News for September 2022

Human rights organizations declare 11 more persons political prisoners

20.09.2022 Human rights organizations declare 11 more persons political prisoners

Joint statement by the Belarusian human rights community

Overview of political trials on 12-18 September

19.09.2022 Overview of political trials on 12-18 September

There are currently 1,335 political prisoners in Belarus – and counting. Every week the courts keep handing down new sentences and laying new charges against those already in custody. But some people have served their terms and are finally released.

Human Rights Situation in Belarus: August 2022       

19.09.2022 Human Rights Situation in Belarus: August 2022       

It has been two years since the authorities rigged the presidential election of 2020 in favor of Mr. Aliaksandr Lukashenka.

Journalist Dzianis Ivashyn sentenced to 13 years in jail for high treason

15.09.2022 Journalist Dzianis Ivashyn sentenced to 13 years in jail for high treason

The trial which lasted for a month was held behind closed doors, as there were “data considered as a state secret”.

Ten people recognized as political prisoners

14.09.2022 Ten people recognized as political prisoners

Joint statement by the Belarusian human rights community.

“This is absolute cynicism”: Viasna member reported to Venice Commission and OSCE ODIHR about freedom of association in Belarus

13.09.2022 “This is absolute cynicism”: Viasna member reported to Venice Commission and OSCE ODIHR about freedom of association in Belarus

Round Table “Civil society: empowerment and accountability” took place in Strasbourg. Viasna member Natallia Satsunkevich introduced the general situation in Belarus with freedom of association.

Polish and German MPs take on godparenthood for political prisoners

13.09.2022 Polish and German MPs take on godparenthood for political prisoners

Libereco’s solidarity campaign #WeStandBYyou continues.

“Our voices are hers”—Viasna human rights defenders read Marfa Rabkova's last word in court

13.09.2022 “Our voices are hers”—Viasna human rights defenders read Marfa Rabkova's last word in court

Marfa Rabkova was sentenced to 15 years in jail for her peaceful human rights activities.

What happened to political prisoners on September 5–11

12.09.2022 What happened to political prisoners on September 5–11

Dramatic outcome of two high-profile cases and other news of the week.

Front Line Defenders condemns sentencing of Maria Rabkova

12.09.2022 Front Line Defenders condemns sentencing of Maria Rabkova

The organization believes that Rabkova is being persecuted for her human rights work.

Marfa Rabkova's last word in court: “Every time we respond to someone else’s pain we bring our Belarus closer”

09.09.2022 Marfa Rabkova's last word in court: “Every time we respond to someone else’s pain we bring our Belarus closer”

We publish the text of the last word that Marfa Rabkova prepared for her speech in court.

Harsh sentences to Viasna members spark international outcry

09.09.2022 Harsh sentences to Viasna members spark international outcry

Marfa Rabkova, Andrei Chapiuk, and eight other political prisoners sentenced to a total of 94 years in prison.

Twelve new names put on list of political prisoners

08.09.2022 Twelve new names put on list of political prisoners

Joint statement by the Belarusian human rights community

The Observatory calls to quash the sentences of Marfa Rabkova, Andrey Chapiuk, and Nasta Loika

08.09.2022 The Observatory calls to quash the sentences of Marfa Rabkova, Andrey Chapiuk, and Nasta Loika

The Observatory urges the authorities to immediately and unconditionally release them as well as all Viasna members and all other human rights defenders arbitrarily detained in the country.

Belarusian human rights defenders met with the Finnish Minister of Foreign Affairs

07.09.2022 Belarusian human rights defenders met with the Finnish Minister of Foreign Affairs

They informed the Finnish politician about the current human rights situation in Belarus.

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