News on the topic: trials
29.09.2023 "The international community must put an end to impunity for crimes in Belarus"
Three partner human rights organizations, which initiated the trial against the former SOBR member, Yuryi Harauski, issued a statement regarding his acquittal in the case.
28.09.2023 Navapolatsk: Illia Dvoiryn was convicted for pouring paint over a car with Crimean license plates and the letter Z
Illia Dvoiryn was detained on July 4 along with his son Dzmitryi and daughter-in-law Viktoryia, as well as other relatives.
21.09.2023 "He was just a soldier who was following orders." Trial of Belarusian ex-special forces fighter continues in Switzerland
In his last word, the former special forces fighter once again asked for forgiveness from the relatives of the murdered politicians.
20.09.2023 "Paulichenka came up and shot both of them in the back." In Switzerland, there began a trial of an ex-special forces officer in the case of the missing opponents of Lukashenka
On September 19, Switzerland began to try ex-fighter of the Belarusian special quick reaction unit (SOBR) Yuryi Harauski, who in 2019 publicly declared his involvement in the abduction of opposition politicians.
19.09.2023 Ex-manager of MTS mobile operator and musician Aliaksei Kuzmin was sentenced to 7 years in a penal colony
Despite the fact that in July the political prisoner gave a "repentant interview" to propagandists, he was convicted under two articles of the Criminal Code.
18.09.2023 Former policeman detained at the border on his return from Poland and sentenced to 8 years in a penal colony
The case is connected with the Black Book of Belarus.
13.09.2023 Photo of a dog, slogan "Glory to Ukraine", red-white-red stickers: results of administrative prosecution in August
Viasna Observes has compiled a monthly list of the strangest and most ridiculous reasons why Belarusians were tried in August.
12.09.2023 Special proceedings were initiated against the creators and participants of BYPOL. They will be tried in absentia
On September 8, the Investigative Committee initiated special proceedings against representatives and ex-participants of the organization BYPOL with its structural divisions: Situational-Analytical Center and Victory Mobilization Plan.
08.09.2023 In August, at least 60 people were convicted under criminal articles for political reasons
At the moment, there are 1,510 political prisoners in Belarus, and their number is increasing weekly.
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.
