News for December 2022

What happened to political prisoners on November 28–December 4

05.12.2022 What happened to political prisoners on November 28–December 4

The long-awaited release of convicts in the Student case, rights defender Loika recognized political prisoner, and other news.

In November, 89 people criminally convicted in political cases

05.12.2022 In November, 89 people criminally convicted in political cases

Custodial and freedom-restricting sentences were handed down in all but one trial.

Human Rights Situation in Belarus: November 2022

03.12.2022 Human Rights Situation in Belarus: November 2022

The profound human rights crisis has spanned across all spheres of public and political life. There were 1,447 political prisoners as of December 1.

Three people in prolonged administrative detention recognized as political prisoners

02.12.2022 Three people in prolonged administrative detention recognized as political prisoners

Rights defenders demand the release of Uladzislau Bahamolnikau, Volha Anishchuk, and Nasta Loika.

MEPs: Maryia Kalesnikava must be granted immediate and unimpeded access to medical care

02.12.2022 MEPs: Maryia Kalesnikava must be granted immediate and unimpeded access to medical care

European Parliament's Delegation for relations with Belarus calls to release all political prisoners in a Joint statement.

Front Line Defenders demand to release Nasta Loika

01.12.2022 Front Line Defenders demand to release Nasta Loika

Human rights defender serves the fifth administrative term in three months. Previously, she had reported torture in jail.

Police arrests people for commenting on Uladzimir Makei's death

01.12.2022 Police arrests people for commenting on Uladzimir Makei's death

At least three people are detained, and the police are after dozens more.

#FreeViasna: Latest news about jailed Viasna human rights defenders

01.12.2022 #FreeViasna: Latest news about jailed Viasna human rights defenders

Viasna case was sent to court, though the date is not set yet. Solidarity actions with jailed rights defenders continue.

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