"Show everyone we have no connection with." We recall the political prisoners whom the authorities showed in prisons

20.11.2023 "Show everyone we have no connection with." We recall the political prisoners whom the authorities showed in prisons

In Belarus, a number of political prisoners are in complete isolation without communication with the outside world.

What happened to political prisoners from November 9 to 17

17.11.2023 What happened to political prisoners from November 9 to 17

Viasna provides a weekly overview of the latest news on political prisoners.

International Day of Solidarity with Belarus: Joint statement to the OSCE

17.11.2023 International Day of Solidarity with Belarus: Joint statement to the OSCE

The UK and others issue a statement to the OSCE's Permanent Council on the human rights situation in Belarus, calling for immediate release of all political prisoners.

Statement of human rights organizations on recognition of Andrei Tolchyn as a political prisoner

17.11.2023 Statement of human rights organizations on recognition of Andrei Tolchyn as a political prisoner

Joint statement by the Belarusian human rights community

"We need to do more." A Viasna human rights activist spoke at the opening of the assembly of the Eastern Partnership Civil Society Forum

16.11.2023 "We need to do more." A Viasna human rights activist spoke at the opening of the assembly of the Eastern Partnership Civil Society Forum

The 15th annual Assembly of the Eastern Partnership Civil Society Forum is taking place in Brussels from November 14 to 16.

At least 35 convicts, mass detentions and dismissals: how medical professionals are persecuted in Belarus

15.11.2023 At least 35 convicts, mass detentions and dismissals: how medical professionals are persecuted in Belarus

Viasna tells about the persecution of medical professionals, and gastroenterologist Aliaksandr Trafimau shares his story, as well as comments on the current situation with repression and the policy of the Ministry of Health.

Ales Bialiatski became the winner of the Aliakhnovich Prize

15.11.2023 Ales Bialiatski became the winner of the Aliakhnovich Prize

On the International Writer's Day, the winners of the Frantsishak Aliakhnovich Award for the best works written by imprisoned authors were announced.

Latest news about jailed Viasna human rights defenders

14.11.2023 Latest news about jailed Viasna human rights defenders

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

Is the autocracy winning? Why there is still hope for Belarus

13.11.2023 Is the autocracy winning? Why there is still hope for Belarus

In a joint project, Voice of Belarus, the Human Rights Center Viasna and Malanka Media address questions on the future of Belarus.

Baranavičy human rights activist Aliaksandr Vaitseshyk punished with arrest

13.11.2023 Baranavičy human rights activist Aliaksandr Vaitseshyk punished with arrest

On November 9, 2023, at least 10 people were detained in Baranavičy. Among them was Baranavičy human rights defender Aliaksandr Vaitseshyk.

Statement of the human rights community on the International Day of Solidarity with Belarus

13.11.2023 Statement of the human rights community on the International Day of Solidarity with Belarus

Impunity and crimes must end.

EU statement on the International Day of Solidarity with Belarus on November 12

11.11.2023 EU statement on the International Day of Solidarity with Belarus on November 12

The European Union made a statement on the International Day of Solidarity with Belarus, November 12.

Treatment, forced labor, or isolation? The system of labour therapy centres is waiting for big changes

10.11.2023 Treatment, forced labor, or isolation? The system of labour therapy centres is waiting for big changes

Viasna reports how people are sent to labour therapy centres (LTP) every year, what jobs they are made to do, and also tries to figure out whether the state really cares about the health of society in this way.

What happened to political prisoners between November 2 and 9

09.11.2023 What happened to political prisoners between November 2 and 9

Viasna provides a weekly overview of the latest news on political prisoners.

"We associate this with his activities in the protection of human rights." The statement of Viasna in connection with a new criminal case against Leanid Sudalenka

08.11.2023 "We associate this with his activities in the protection of human rights." The statement of Viasna in connection with a new criminal case against Leanid Sudalenka

In connection with the information about the beginning of a new criminal prosecution of human rights defender and former political prisoner Leanid Sudalenka for "promoting extremist activities", we, members of the human rights center Viasna, declare the following.

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