News on the topic: trials
06.09.2023 The case of TOR BAND musicians will be considered on September 14 in closed session
The Gomel Regional Court will begin considering the case of political prisoners in closed session on September 14. The trial will be conducted by judge Siarhei Salouski.
04.09.2023 Larysa Shchyrakova was convicted for promoting extremist activities and discrediting Belarus
A political prisoner Larysa Shchyrakova was detained on the evening of December 6, 2022 after a search in her house. Her minor son was placed in a shelter.
30.08.2023 Minsk court hands down heavy jail sentences in absentia over attack on Belarusian embassy in london
Judge Dzina Kuchuk sentenced Zuyeu and Bahakou to 10 years and Rabushak and Napreyenka to eight years.
30.08.2023 Accountability for Enforced Disappearances in Belarus: Former member of President Lukashenka’s elite hit squad brought before a Swiss Court
The proceeding follows the criminal claims by relatives of two of the victims and is supported by FIDH, TRIAL International, and Viasna.
24.08.2023 Four face charges in absentia in Minsk court over attack on Belarusian embassy in london
The UK police declined Belarus' request to extradite the accused and they remain abroad.
15.08.2023 #FreeViasna: Latest news about jailed Viasna human rights defenders
Leanid Sudalenka left Belarus, and solidarity actions were held in Europe with our imprisoned fellows.
10.08.2023 At least 3,645 people have criminal convictions three years after the 2020 election
Viasna tells in figures about the unprecedentedly terrible situation with human rights in Belarus.
26.07.2023 #FreeViasna: Latest news about jailed Viasna human rights defenders
Leanid Sudalenka was released from jail while Viasna has been awarded another major human rights prize.
05.07.2023 Eduard Babaryka receives 8 years in jail
The son of a banker Viktar Babaryka who intended to become a candidate in the 2020 Belarusian presidential election pleaded not guilty in court.
05.07.2023 June criminal trials: at least 58 people convicted on political grounds
Human rights defenders observed a new trend in prosecutions for donations towards NGOs deemed extremist and terrorist organizations.
21.06.2023 Up to 25 years in prison: the verdict was announced in the Haidukevich case
On June 21, the Minsk City Court announced the verdict in a high-profile criminal case, among other things, for the attempted arson of Aleh Haidukevich's house in June 2021.
20.06.2023 Human rights activist Nasta Loika sentenced to 7 years in prison
On June 20, the Minsk City Court passed a verdict in the case of human rights activist Nasta Loika.
14.06.2023 Human rights defender Nasta Loiko being tried in Minsk
The hearing is closed to the public.
08.06.2023 In May, 51 people criminally convicted in political cases
The courts handed down various custodial and freedom-restricting sentences in all politically motivated trials.
07.06.2023 Belarusian authorities' repression of minors: violation of international norms and human rights
Viasna tells how authorities prosecute teenagers in 2023 and what they end up in prison for.
