13.09.2023 FIDH statement on new passport restrictions targeting democratic opposition and human rights defenders
The recent restrictions imposed on renewing passports for Belarusian nationals residing abroad violate the rights of hundreds of thousands of Belarusians.
13.09.2023 Photo of a dog, slogan "Glory to Ukraine", red-white-red stickers: results of administrative prosecution in August
Viasna Observes has compiled a monthly list of the strangest and most ridiculous reasons why Belarusians were tried in August.
13.09.2023 Six people have been detained in Belarus on charges of "preparing terrorist acts." What is known about the detainees?
In the video, some of them look beaten, some are being led on chains during investigative actions, one of the detainees was filmed in the KGB pre-trial detention center.
12.09.2023 Special proceedings were initiated against the creators and participants of BYPOL. They will be tried in absentia
On September 8, the Investigative Committee initiated special proceedings against representatives and ex-participants of the organization BYPOL with its structural divisions: Situational-Analytical Center and Victory Mobilization Plan.
11.09.2023 #FreeViasna: review of news on imprisoned human rights defenders of Viasna
We collected news on Viasna team members who are behind bars.
11.09.2023 The #FreeViasna campaign invites you to a solidarity event in Vilnius on September 17
On this day, three years ago, Marfa Rabkova was detained, and two years ago, a campaign of solidarity with political prisoners and human rights defenders #FreeViasna was launched.
11.09.2023 The UN calls for lifting the ban on issuing Belarusian passports abroad
This follows from the organization's message on Twitter.
08.09.2023 Lukashenka's decree puts exiled citizens at risk
The decree bars renewing passports, completing other transactions from abroad
08.09.2023 Statement of human rights defenders of Belarus on recognition of ten political prisoners
Joint statement by the Belarusian human rights community
08.09.2023 In August, at least 60 people were convicted under criminal articles for political reasons
At the moment, there are 1,510 political prisoners in Belarus, and their number is increasing weekly.
07.09.2023 37 political prisoners were released in August, 30 of them completing their sentences
At the moment, there are 1,510 political prisoners in Belarus, and their number is increasing weekly.
07.09.2023 Statement of human rights defenders of Belarus on recognition of 15 new political prisoners
Joint statement by the Belarusian human rights community.
06.09.2023 The case of TOR BAND musicians will be considered on September 14 in closed session
The Gomel Regional Court will begin considering the case of political prisoners in closed session on September 14. The trial will be conducted by judge Siarhei Salouski.
05.09.2023 Danish Institute Against Torture made a joint statement on Belarus
The institute urges the Belarusian authorities to repeal the decision designating Viasna as an "extremist formation".
05.09.2023 Viasna has been recognized as an "extremist formation": how to cooperate with us now?
Let's discuss current issues of cooperation with the human rights center.