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Viasna leader's appeal denied, harsh prison sentences upheld

21.04.2023 Viasna leader's appeal denied, harsh prison sentences upheld

The appeal filed by Belarusian human rights defenders Ales Bialiatski, Valiantsin Stefanovic, Uladzimir Labkovich, and Zmitser Salauyou has been denied, resulting in the upholding of their harsh prison sentences.

#FreeViasna: Latest news about jailed Viasna human rights defenders

18.04.2023 #FreeViasna: Latest news about jailed Viasna human rights defenders

In April, celebrate Viasna's birthday with us.

Amnesty International: Belarus abuses justice system to suppress dissent and trials are routinely unfair

05.04.2023 Amnesty International: Belarus abuses justice system to suppress dissent and trials are routinely unfair

The rights to freedom of expression, association, and assembly remained severely curtailed. At least one man was executed. Torture and other ill-treatment were widespread and impunity prevailed.

Front Line Defenders 2022 report: Human rights defenders show remarkable courage in the face of attacks and killings

05.04.2023 Front Line Defenders 2022 report: Human rights defenders show remarkable courage in the face of attacks and killings

Belarusian government routinely targets and criminalizes HRDs by abusing the judicial system since 2020.

#FreeViasna: Latest news about jailed Viasna human rights defenders

04.04.2023 #FreeViasna: Latest news about jailed Viasna human rights defenders

The prosecutor appealed the verdict in the Viasna case, while Ales Bialitski's wife Natallia Pinchuk continues series of meetings in solidarity week with the Nobel laureate in Lithuania.

ACAT calls to guarantee the integrity of all Viasna activists

03.04.2023 ACAT calls to guarantee the integrity of all Viasna activists

The Belgian organization Action of Christians for the Abolition of Torture (ACAT) proposes to appeal to the authorities of Belarus with a call to cancel the court sentences of the imprisoned Viasna human rights defenders and to unconditionally release them and all political prisoners.

Prosecutor appeals the verdict in Viasna case

29.03.2023 Prosecutor appeals the verdict in Viasna case

Aliaksandr Karol askes for two more years of imprisonment and higher fines for political prisoners.

#FreeViasna: Latest news about jailed Viasna human rights defenders

24.03.2023 #FreeViasna: Latest news about jailed Viasna human rights defenders

Rabkova and Chapiuk transferred to colonies, Stefanovic sends a letter from jail, and Bialiatski's wife promotes the Belarusian struggle for freedom in Poland.

Hughes Hubbard & Reed stands with imprisoned Viasna human rights defenders

24.03.2023 Hughes Hubbard & Reed stands with imprisoned Viasna human rights defenders

An expert declaration was filed in the Minsk court in the matter of Bialiatski, Stefanovic, and Labkovich.

"Ales turned to the spectators and smiled very widely and heartily"

09.03.2023 "Ales turned to the spectators and smiled very widely and heartily"

One of the spectators described the last court session in the Viasna case and the human rights defenders’ reaction to the verdict. Here is his monologue.

“Caged and handcuffed human rights champions, this is what the Belarusian justice looks like today”

03.03.2023 “Caged and handcuffed human rights champions, this is what the Belarusian justice looks like today”

We will not stop our human rights activities, says Human Rights Center Viasna statement.

“They need to know that it's not all in vain”: the wives of convicted human rights defenders comment on the verdict

03.03.2023 “They need to know that it's not all in vain”: the wives of convicted human rights defenders comment on the verdict

We asked Natallia Pinchuk, Nina Labkovich, and Alina Stefanovic to comment on the court’s decision.

FIDH condemns sentencing of its Vice-President and his Viasna colleagues

03.03.2023 FIDH condemns sentencing of its Vice-President and his Viasna colleagues

The International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH) stays firmly mobilized until their ultimate liberation.

Viasna leadership receives from 7 to 10 years in jail

03.03.2023 Viasna leadership receives from 7 to 10 years in jail

The sentences imposed are two years less than those requested by the prosecutor.

"When the prosecutor demanded 12 years of imprisonment, Ales’s face remained calm". Portrayal of Ales Bialiatski in court

02.03.2023 "When the prosecutor demanded 12 years of imprisonment, Ales’s face remained calm". Portrayal of Ales Bialiatski in court

On 3 March, at 12 pm the Leninsky District Court of the city of Minsk passed judgement on Viasna’s human rights defenders. One of the court attendants - who would like to remain anonymous - has agreed to share their observations. Here’s the portrayal of Ales Bialiatski.

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