News on the topic: human rights defenders
22.04.2011 Belarus declares war on Ukrainian civil society
On 21 April, another Ukrainian human rights defender Mikhail Kamenev was not able to enter Belarus after he was declared an “unwelcome” person by the country’s authorities. Mikhail Kamenev, deputy chair of the All-Ukrainian youth organization “Foundation of Regional Initiatives” and member of the Public Council of the Ukrainian Interior Ministry, was not allowed crossing the Belarusian border, as he was going to Minsk as information aid to head of the International Observation Mission of the Committee of International Control over the Human Rights Situation in Belarus.
20.04.2011 Members of International Observation Mission still deported from Belarus
The Kyiv human rights defender Maryna Tsapok was going to Belarus to help the International Observing Mission of the Committee for International Control over the situation with HR in Belarus. She is one of the initiators of the civil campaign For Open Entry to the Republic of Belarus in Ukraine.
19.04.2011 HR defender and United Civic Party activist Pavel Levinau detained on suspicion of involvement in Minsk metro blast
Human rights defender Pavel Levinau has been detained on suspicion of complicity in the 11 April metro terrorist act, says Belarusian Helsinki Committee leader Aleh Hulak.
13.04.2011 Siarhei Housha complains to Baranavichy prosecutor about unlawful actions of KGB officers
On 12 April the Baranavichy human rights defender Siarhei Housha addressed the prosecutor of the town of Baranavichy with a complaint against unlawful actions of the local KGB.
12.04.2011 We express our condolence to victims of the terrorist act and their families
The Human Rights Center Viasna offers the most sincere condolence to the families of all victims of the terrorist act which took place in the Minsk metro on 11 April. We grieve together with our people that will yet have to realize what has happened and live through it. We hope and believe, that the perpetrators will be eventually punished, either by court or by God's hand.
08.04.2011 Human rights defender Valiantsin Stefanovich continues struggling against violation of civil rights by police and procuracy
Human rights activist Valiantsin Stefanovich still hopes to draw officers of the Pershamaiski District Police Department of Minsk and the Pershamaiski District Procuracy to legal account for violation of his legal rights, as well as the rules of considering civil applications.
06.04.2011 Baranavichy: court dismisses complaint of human rights defender Siarhei Housha
The court of the town of Baranavichy and the Baranavichy district refused to consider the complaint of human rights defender Siarhei Housha against actions of officials of the Baranavichy KGB department. This is stated in the answer mailed to Mr. Housha by Judge Piatro Makadai.
01.04.2011 Raman Kisliak addresses Prosecutor General
Brest lawyer and human activist filed two similar complaints – one with the Prosecutor General and the other with the prosecutor of the Leninski district of Brest. He demands to draw to legal account a duty policeman of the Leninski District Police Department, Ivan Kalita.
01.04.2011 Hrodna authorities create new problems to human rights defender Tatsiana Rudkouskaya
In February 2011 Tatsiana was trice summonsed to the organized crime department of the Leninski district of Hrodna, allegedly in connection with complaints of some elderly dwellers of the house, whose housing committee Rudkouskaya used to head.
30.03.2011 Ales Bialiatski appeals warning in court
Leader of the Human Rights Center “Viasna” Ales Bialiatski has lodged a complaint with Minsk Tsentralny District Court, appealing a warning issued to the human rights defender by the General Prosecutor’s Office on 16 February.
29.03.2011 Baranavichy human rights defender appeals illegal interrogation by KGB
On 28 March, Baranavichy human rights defender Siarhei Housha lodged a complaint with the city court against local KGB department.
29.03.2011 Raman Kisliak, detained in Brest, released without charges
According to Kisliak, he disseminated 35 copies of the bulletin "Don't Fear!" before detention.
24.03.2011 Russian journalist and HR defender sentenced to 3 days of arrest
Judge Inna Kokhava of Orsha District Court found Russian journalist and human rights defender Alexander Loshmankin of disorderly conduct and sentenced him to 3 days of administrative arrest.
23.03.2011 “Impregnable” Prosecutor Vasilevich
“Activities on behalf of a political party, public association, religious organization or foundation, that has failed to undergo a state registration procedure, violate the legislation of the Republic of Belarus”, repeatedly state official replies by Prosecutor General to Viasna’s leader Ales Bialiatski.
23.03.2011 Minsk prosecuting officials admit violation of search procedures
Human rights defender Vital Amialkovich received a reply by Minsk City Prosecutor’s Office, admitting violations of legal procedures during a search at his apartment in early January 2011.
