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Statement on the recognition of journalist Ihar Iliyash as a political prisoner

25.11.2024 Statement on the recognition of journalist Ihar Iliyash as a political prisoner

Joint statement by human rights organizations of Belarus.

Journalist Ihar Ilyash detained

22.10.2024 Journalist Ihar Ilyash detained

The photo of the journalist was published by pro-government Telegram channels.

Journalists from Mahiliou sentenced to imprisonment

05.08.2024 Journalists from Mahiliou sentenced to imprisonment

Mahiliou Regional Court handed down a verdict on former journalists Ales Sabaleuski and Yauhen Hlushkou for participating in an extremist and military formations

Freelance journalist from Pinsk sentenced to six years in a penal colony and a big fine

10.04.2024 Freelance journalist from Pinsk sentenced to six years in a penal colony and a big fine

The political prisoner was found guilty of organizing protests in Stolin and Minsk, slandering Lukashenka, and extortion.

Verdict passed on blogger and journalist Ihar Karnei

22.03.2024 Verdict passed on blogger and journalist Ihar Karnei

On March 22, the Minsk City Court sentenced blogger and journalist Ihar Karnei for participating in an extremist formation.

Journalist Andrei Tolchyn receives prison sentence

22.03.2024 Journalist Andrei Tolchyn receives prison sentence

On 21 March, the Homieĺ Regional Court sentenced political prisoner and freelance journalist Andrei Tolchyn on charges of “promoting extremist activities”.

Blogger and journalist Ihar Karnei is on trial in Minsk

19.03.2024 Blogger and journalist Ihar Karnei is on trial in Minsk

Ihar Karnei was detained on July 17, and the journalist's house was searched.

Belarusian authorities start trial of Aliaksandr Ziankou, bring charges against Ales Sabaleuski, detain Yauhen Hlushkou

19.01.2024 Belarusian authorities start trial of Aliaksandr Ziankou, bring charges against Ales Sabaleuski, detain Yauhen Hlushkou

“The detentions of journalists Yauhen Hlushkou, Ales Sabaleuski, and Aliaksandr Ziankou are yet another example of the Belarusian authorities’ relentless harassment of members of the press.”

What happened to political prisoners between September 26 and October 10

11.10.2023 What happened to political prisoners between September 26 and October 10

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

Former journalist Andrei Tolchyn did not leave the temporary detention facility after 3 days from the moment of detention

05.10.2023 Former journalist Andrei Tolchyn did not leave the temporary detention facility after 3 days from the moment of detention

According to Homel Viasna, he was transferred to pre-trial detention center No. 3.

What happened to political prisoners on September 19-26

26.09.2023 What happened to political prisoners on September 19-26

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

Journalist Aliaksandr Mantsevich is a political prisoner

06.04.2023 Journalist Aliaksandr Mantsevich is a political prisoner

His imprisonment is another act against freedom of speech in the country.

TUT.BY leadership gets 12 years in jail

17.03.2023 TUT.BY leadership gets 12 years in jail

Maryna Zolatava and Liudmila Chekina were convicted in a closed trial.

Harsh sentence handed down to journalist Kseniya Lutskina

28.09.2022 Harsh sentence handed down to journalist Kseniya Lutskina

The journalist was sentenced to eight years of imprisonment

Human rights defenders call to release Siarhei Satsuk

10.12.2021 Human rights defenders call to release Siarhei Satsuk

Joint statement by the human rights organizations of Belarus

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