Mayor of Paris wrote a letter to an arrested Belarusian human rights activist
The Mayor of Paris Anne Hidalgo expressed her support for the arrested head of the Viasna human rights center Ales Bialiatski.
Representatives of Belarusian diaspora in France held a picket near Interpol’s headquarters
Representatives of Belarusian diaspora in France held a picket near Interpol’s headquarters. They called on Interpol to end cooperation with the Lukashenko regime.
Journalist of the Russian newspaper detained for an article about KGB officer’s murder
Journalist of the Russian newspaper was detained for an article containing positive comments about Andrei Zeltser, killed in the shootout with the security officers.
During a raid in an apartment block, KGB officers shot dead a Minsk resident
Minsk resident Andrei Zeltser shot a KGB officer who came to his house with a search. Zeltser was killed by the security forces in return fire.
Political prisoner Natallia Hersche facing tougher punishment
Swiss citizen and political prisoner Natallia Hersche is transferred from the Homel colony to a prison.
Belarus is among ten most disadvantaged countries for workers
ITUC has published a ranking of workers’ rights around the world. Belarus is among ten most disadvantaged countries for workers
Conference of the Belarusian diaspora was held in Vilnius
On 24–25 September 2021, a conference of the Belarusian diaspora was held in Vilnius. Representatives from more than 27 countries and 40 organizations participated.
The World Association of Belarusians Batskaushchyna has been liquidated
The Supreme Court has ruled to liquidate the NGO Association of Belarusians of the World “Batskaushchyna”.
A new wave of detentions at state-owned enterprises
Detentions of employees at a number of state enterprises have been going on for several days. The workers who previously announced a strike are being detained.
US Helsinki Commission held hearings on Belarusian issue
The US Helsinki Commission held hearings on the Belarusian issue with the participation of human rights activist Tatsiana Khomich, analyst Siarhei Kharytonau, and lawyer Siarhei Zikratski.