News on the topic: criminal prosecution
30.11.2023 Stories of teenage political prisoners of Belarus who were deprived of their freedom
Viasna reports how the Belarusian authorities persecute children for political reasons, and why the children were imprisoned.
29.11.2023 Statement on the recognition of six new political prisoners
Statement by the human rights community of Belarus
29.11.2023 What happened to political prisoners between November 17 and 27
Viasna provides a weekly overview of the latest news on political prisoners.
28.11.2023 Searches connected to elections to the Coordinating Council are held for "treason to the state" and a number of other criminal articles
On the morning of November 28, Viasna learnt about mass searches in Minsk.
28.11.2023 Latest news about jailed Viasna human rights defenders
We collected news on Viasna team members who are behind bars.
22.11.2023 Statement of the human rights community on the recognition of 13 new political prisoners
Joint statement by the Belarusian human rights community
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
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.
14.11.2023 Latest news about jailed Viasna human rights defenders
We collected news on Viasna team members who are behind bars.
13.11.2023 Statement of the human rights community on the International Day of Solidarity with Belarus
Impunity and crimes must end.
03.11.2023 What happened to political prisoners between October 25 and November 2
Viasna provides a weekly overview of the latest news on political prisoners.
27.10.2023 Statement of the human rights community on the recognition of 15 new political prisoners
Joint statement by the Belarusian human rights community
26.10.2023 We demand the rehabilitation of people convicted for exercising freedom of expression
Joint statement by the Belarusian human rights community
24.10.2023 #FreeViasna: review of news on imprisoned Viasna human rights defenders
We collected news on Viasna team members who are behind bars.
18.10.2023 Statement of the human rights community on the recognition of 14 new political prisoners
Statement by the human rights community of Belarus