News on the topic: criminal prosecution

#FreeViasna: Weekly news digest on Viasna’s imprisoned human rights defenders

14.03.2022 #FreeViasna: Weekly news digest on Viasna’s imprisoned human rights defenders

Latest news about imprisoned Viasna members from March 7 to 13

Seven more people recognized as political prisoners in Belarus

10.03.2022 Seven more people recognized as political prisoners in Belarus

Joint statement by the Belarusian human rights community

In February, at least 50 people convicted in protest-related criminal trials

09.03.2022 In February, at least 50 people convicted in protest-related criminal trials

Viasna recorded a continuing trend of criminal prosecution of citizens for political reasons

Two teenagers recognized as political prisoners

04.03.2022 Two teenagers recognized as political prisoners

Joint statement by the Belarusian human rights community

“There is battle against freedom of thought,” journalist Aleh Hruzdzilovich sentenced to 18 months in prison

03.03.2022 “There is battle against freedom of thought,” journalist Aleh Hruzdzilovich sentenced to 18 months in prison

He was found guilty under Part 1 of Article 342 of the Criminal Code

Seven new names added to list of political prisoners

02.03.2022 Seven new names added to list of political prisoners

Joint statement by the Belarusian human rights community

#FreeViasna: Weekly news digest on Viasna’s imprisoned human rights defenders

01.03.2022 #FreeViasna: Weekly news digest on Viasna’s imprisoned human rights defenders

Latest news about imprisoned Viasna members from February 21 to 27

Political prisoner Mikita Yemialyianau in solitary confinement for 38 days

23.02.2022 Political prisoner Mikita Yemialyianau in solitary confinement for 38 days

The administration of Mahilioŭ prison continues to put pressure on political prisoner Mikita Yemialyianau

Thirteen people recognized as political prisoners. HRDs demand decriminalize defamation offenses

22.02.2022 Thirteen people recognized as political prisoners. HRDs demand decriminalize defamation offenses

Joint statement by the Belarusian human rights community

Seven people added to list of political prisoners

21.02.2022 Seven people added to list of political prisoners

Joint statement by the Belarusian human rights community

170 parliamentarians from across europe write to heads of belarusian prisons

21.02.2022 170 parliamentarians from across europe write to heads of belarusian prisons

The MPs call on the prison authorities to stop all violations and abuses of the rights of the prisoners in all Belarusian detention facilities.

#FreeViasna: Weekly news digest on Viasna’s imprisoned human rights defenders

21.02.2022 #FreeViasna: Weekly news digest on Viasna’s imprisoned human rights defenders

Latest news about imprisoned Viasna members from February 14 to 20

KGB reports nine criminal cases brought due to referendum

21.02.2022 KGB reports nine criminal cases brought due to referendum

Authorities report arrests of members of groups planning to “disrupt the referendum on amendments and additions to the Constitution”

Political prisoner Natallia Hersche released from prison

18.02.2022 Political prisoner Natallia Hersche released from prison

Thanks to Switzerland's diplomatic efforts the woman can finally return to Switzerland

Former detainee talks about torture at GUBOPIK office

15.02.2022 Former detainee talks about torture at GUBOPIK office

An ex-prisoner's account of torture, conditions at detention center, and how he was mistakenly released

Latest news

Partnership

Membership