News for January 2024

At least 207 detained upon return to Belarus: current statistics from Viasna for 2023

11.01.2024 At least 207 detained upon return to Belarus: current statistics from Viasna for 2023

Viasna has collected all known information about the persecution of people returning to Belarus from abroad.

In 2023, 62 "extremist groups" were recognized, 11 of them are media outlets

10.01.2024 In 2023, 62 "extremist groups" were recognized, 11 of them are media outlets

Viasna reports the organizations that were recognized as "extremist formations" in 2023.

OSCE: decision not to invite its observers to the elections contradicts Belarus' international commitments

09.01.2024 OSCE: decision not to invite its observers to the elections contradicts Belarus' international commitments

"It will prevent the country’s citizens and institutions from benefiting from an impartial, transparent, and comprehensive assessment".

Political prisoners of Belarus in 2023. Infographics

08.01.2024 Political prisoners of Belarus in 2023. Infographics

Repressions have continued in Belarus for over three and a half years since the start of the 2020 election campaign. Unfortunately, the situation has worsened significantly.

Latest news about jailed Viasna human rights defenders

08.01.2024 Latest news about jailed Viasna human rights defenders

We collected news on Viasna team members who are behind bars.

Marfa Rabkova's "godmother" congratulated the political prisoner on her birthday: "You inspire many people far beyond the borders of Belarus"

08.01.2024 Marfa Rabkova's "godmother" congratulated the political prisoner on her birthday: "You inspire many people far beyond the borders of Belarus"

January 6 is the birthday of Marfa Rabkova, the coordinator of the Viasna volunteer service. This is the fourth time in a row she celebrated it imprisoned.

Viasna human rights defenders sent an appeal to the UN Special Rapporteurs on the detention of Belarusians for donations

04.01.2024 Viasna human rights defenders sent an appeal to the UN Special Rapporteurs on the detention of Belarusians for donations

Viasna legal service sent an appeal to three Special Rapporteurs.

Female political prisoners: unveiling portraits and imprisonment motivations

04.01.2024 Female political prisoners: unveiling portraits and imprisonment motivations

Viasna human rights defenders collected and analyzed data on politically motivated criminal prosecution of women in Belarus.

Human Rights Situation in Belarus: December 2023

04.01.2024 Human Rights Situation in Belarus: December 2023

The authorities continue to persecute dissidents and political opponents, instigating a climate of terror and limiting rights and freedoms to the maximum extent possible.

Former serviceman Pavel Kuchynski was sentenced to 19 years of imprisonment

03.01.2024 Former serviceman Pavel Kuchynski was sentenced to 19 years of imprisonment

Pavel was found guilty under seven criminal articles: "treason to the state", "act of terrorism", "creation of an organization for carrying out terrorist activities or participation in it" among others.

Lack of air, overcrowded cells, night with light. What Belarusians reported during the documentation in 2023

03.01.2024 Lack of air, overcrowded cells, night with light. What Belarusians reported during the documentation in 2023

Human rights activists spoke about the specifics of documenting in 2023.

The statement on the recognition of 14 people as political prisoners

03.01.2024 The statement on the recognition of 14 people as political prisoners

Joint statement by the Belarusian human rights community

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