News for 20 Mar 2013

20.03.2013 Uladzimir Yaromenak taken to hospital

Uladzimir Yaromenak, activist of the Young Front youth opposition movement, was taken to hospital, after his condition deteriorated as a result of a trial he stood today, press-service of the "Young Front" reports.

European Bank for Reconstruction and Development to consider release and rehabilitation of political prisoners in its activities in Belarus

20.03.2013 European Bank for Reconstruction and Development to consider release and rehabilitation of political prisoners in its activities in Belarus

The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) published on 12 March a new strategy for the Republic of Belarus designed for the next three years. It is noteworthy that the development of the concept paper was contributed to by representatives of Belarusian civil society.

Baranavichy authorities ban picket on 95th anniversary of Belarusian People’s Republic

20.03.2013 Baranavichy authorities ban picket on 95th anniversary of Belarusian People’s Republic

Activist Viktar Syrytsa received today a letter signed by the deputy chairman of the executive committee of Baranavichy Dzmitry Kastsiukevich. It reports that the city authorities do not give permission for the rally on March 25, 2013, dedicated to the 95th anniversary of the independence of the Belarusian People's Republic.

“Young Front” activist Uladzimir Yaromenak gets three more days of arrest

20.03.2013 “Young Front” activist Uladzimir Yaromenak gets three more days of arrest

The court of Minsk Pershamaiski District reconsidered today the case of the activist of “Young Front” Uladzimir Yaromenak, who was previously sentenced to an arrest for violation of preventive supervision. Disagreeing with the previous sentence (12 days in jail), Yaromenak appealed it at Minsk City Court.

Court in Brest turns down lawsuit by independent journalist to protect honor and dignity

20.03.2013 Court in Brest turns down lawsuit by independent journalist to protect honor and dignity

The court of Maskouski District of Brest announced today its judgment in the case of independent journalist Milana Kharytonava, who filed a lawsuit against reporter Uladzimir Minevich of the state newspaper “Brestskiy Vestnik”.

Employer in Polatsk unwilling to reinstate trade union activist

20.03.2013 Employer in Polatsk unwilling to reinstate trade union activist

The Polatsk Town Court held yesterday a preliminary hearing on the suit lodged by Viktar Stukau, activist of the Free Trade Union, who was sacked by his employer at the Polatsk-Shklovalakno state-owned enterprise. The parties have had the opportunity to come to terms, if the company’s administration supported the demands brought by the activist. However, this did not happen, and the trial will continue.

Salihorsk Belarusian-speaking activists fight for language rights

20.03.2013 Salihorsk Belarusian-speaking activists fight for language rights

A number of residents of the town of Salihorsk have addressed local authorities with an appeal to secure the actual equality of the Belarusian language with the other state language, Russian, as required by Article 17 of the Constitution and the Law “On Languages in the Republic of Belarus”.

20.03.2013 Reporters Without Borders: Poczobut can still be arrested

Reporters Without Borders welcomes last week’s decision to drop the charge of defaming Lukashenko that was brought in June 2012 against Andrzej Poczobut.

20.03.2013 Sweden to investigate teddy bear airdrop incident

The Swedish Prosecutor General's Office has announced it today.

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