News on the topic: criminal prosecution
20.11.2024 The statement on the recognition of 13 people as political prisoners
Joint statement by the Belarusian human rights community
13.11.2024 Over four years, more than 1,200 people have been convicted of "slandering" and "insulting" Lukashenka
Viasna reports the number of people convicted since 2020 for "insulting Lukashenka" (Article 368 of the Criminal Code) and "slandering Lukashenka" (Article 367 of the Criminal Code) and the most absurd reasons for persecution under these articles.
06.11.2024 The first sentence in Belarus for "denying the genocide of the Belarusian people"
On October 30, the Minsk City Court handed down a sentence for "denying the genocide of the Belarusian people" (Part 1 of Article 130-2 of the Criminal Code) for the first time in Belarus.
05.11.2024 The statement on the recognition of 14 people as political prisoners
Joint statement by the Belarusian human rights community
05.11.2024 How and why are priests being persecuted in Belarus?
Representatives of the religious community who supported the democratic movement are widely persecuted in Belarus.
01.11.2024 The statement on the recognition of nine people as political prisoners
Statement by the human rights community of Belarus
24.10.2024 Ukrainians convicted of a "sabotage for the Security Service of Ukraine": father and son sentenced to 20 years in a penal colony
The trial was handled by judge Yauhen Sharshniou.
22.10.2024 Viasna: We demand to stop the criminal prosecution of human rights defender Alena Masliukova
The statement of Human Rights Center Viasna in connection with the sentencing in absentia against human rights defender Alena Masliukova.
21.10.2024 The statement on the recognition of eight people as political prisoners
Statement by the human rights community of Belarus
21.10.2024 Father's Day in Belarus: five stories about political prisoners who are fathers of many children
There are almost 30 political prisoners across the country who are fathers of many children.
18.10.2024 The statement on the recognition of four people as political prisoners
Joint statement by the Belarusian human rights community
17.10.2024 In September, at least 170 people were convicted in criminal political cases
Viasna traditionally reports the specifics of the criminal prosecution last month.
11.10.2024 The statement on the recognition of 5 people as political prisoners
Statement by the human rights community of Belarus
10.10.2024 The statement on the recognition of 9 people as political prisoners
Joint statement by the Belarusian human rights community
07.10.2024 "Welcome to the Motherland." At least 66 people convicted in political criminal cases after returning from abroad
Of these people, at least 36 are currently behind bars.
