News on the topic: KGB
31.01.2011 UCP activist Korban detained again
Today, Minsk KGB detained and interrogated Aleh Korban, leader of the United Civil Party’s youth wing.
31.01.2011 KGB search flat of Young Democrats activist
Today, Minsk KGB searched the residence of Fiodar Maslennikau, activist of the Young Democrats unregistered movement.
28.01.2011 KGB trying to summon Artsiom Dubski for interrogation
Artsiom Dubski's mother Alena Dubskaya got a phone call yesterday. The caller introduced himself as a KGB officer Mikalaj Valeevich. He asked Mrs. Alena to make her son go to Minsk allegedly for identification of participants of the December 19 mass disturbances. The KGB officer even left his number, reports the "Young Front" press-center.
28.01.2011 Another search at Mikola Dzemidzenka's apartment
Three KGB officers led by Dzmitry Svistun conducted a search at the apartment rented by Mikola Dzemidzenka, in the framework of the mass disturbances criminal case.
28.01.2011 Another suspect in mass riot case
Uladzimir Yaromenak, activist of the Young Front opposition movement, has been declared another suspect in the 19 december mass riot criminal case. The activist is currently in custody at the KGB pre-trial prison.
27.01.2011 HR defender Stefanovich invited for conversation to KGB
Today, human rights defender Valiantsin Stefanovich was invited for a conversation to KGB Minsk office. The activist refused the meeting, since there was no summons.
27.01.2011 Uladzimer Kobets released from KGB prison
On 26 January, Uladzimer Kobets, former campaign chief of Andrei Sannikau, was released from the KGB prison on recognizance not to leave.
26.01.2011 Mass searches in Homel
Today, Homel KGB searched the office shared by local pro-democratic forces. Simultaneously, KGB officers searched the residences of local activists Vasil Paliakou and Leanid Sudalenka.
26.01.2011 KGB warns Homel student of criminal prosecution for participation in illegal rallies
On 25 January, Homel student Ruslan Nikitsenka was warned of possible criminal prosecution for participation in illegal rallies during a conversation at local KGB office.
26.01.2011 Activist Mirzayanau is another suspect in mass riot case
Fiodar Mirzayanau, detained on 25 January by the KGB, has been declared another suspect in the mass riot criminal case.
25.01.2011 General Prosecutor’s Office misinforms Belarusian citizens and international community
The persons in custody at the KGB pre-trial prison are provided with access to legal protection and visits by their relatives, says Belarusian General Prosecutor’s Office spokesman in an interview with the BelaPAN news agency. However, according to information of the Human Rights center “Viasna”, the statement of the prosecuting authorities is not true.
25.01.2011 Independent journalist summoned for interrogation (updated)
Aliaksandr Ulitsionak, journalist of the “Svobodnye Novosti” independent weekly, has been summoned for interrogation to KGB.
25.01.2011 Minsk student detained for interrogation by KGB
On 25 January, Fiodar Mirzayanau, student of the Belarusian State Economic University, has been reportedly detained and taken to KGB department for interrogation.
24.01.2011 Prisoner threatened with bodily harm during interrogation
Youth activist Eduard Lobau, facing criminal charges for alleged violence against two persons, has been interrogated by KGB officers at Zhodzina pre-trial prison.
24.01.2011 KGB search flat of Mazyr civil activist Tseliapun
On 21 January, Mazyr KGB searched the private apartment of local human rights activist Uladzimir Tseliapun. The KGB officers reportedly seized a personal computer and a number of DVDs.
