Human Rights Center Viasna
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7 people detained in Belarus for photos and videos of Russian military equipment
Seven criminal cases were opened in Belarus for sending information about the movement of Russian military equipment to "extremist" Telegram channels. The detainees face years of imprisonment.
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Petitions of Belarusians against war in Ukraine
Only 3% of Belarusians support the engagement of Belarusian troops in the war on the side of Russia. Petitions are one of the forms of protest commonly used by Belarusians.…
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Prison in Zhodzina: overcrowded cells and severe abuse
More than 600 people were arrested in Belarus before and after the referendum, mostly for anti-war protests. A former detainee told Viasna about horrifying conditions in the Zhodzina prison.
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Anti-war railway sabotage in Belarus
After the start of the war in Ukraine, eight people were detained in Belarus on suspicion of sabotage on Belarusian railroads. The detainees face up to 15 years in prison.
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Referendum committees without opposition candidates
More than 98% of candidates from pro-government parties, associations and trade unions were included in the local referendum committees. Not a single opposition representative got elected.
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Number of political prisoners in Belarus exceeds 1,000
Belarus now has more than 1,000 officially recognized political prisoners. But the number of those persecuted for dissent is much higher.
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Human rights situation in Belarus in 2021
In 2021 the number of political prisoners increased by 800 people. Human rights activists recorded 1,285 convictions in politically motivated criminal trials. However, this is only a small part of…
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Draconian sentences in “anarchists’ case”
Activists of the Belarusian anarchist movement Ihar Alinevich, Siarhei Ramanau, Dzmitry Dubouski, and Dzmitry Rezanovich were sentenced to exceptionally long jail terms ranging from 18 to 20 years in medium-…
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Human rights activist faces 20 years in prison
NGO volunteer coordinator Marfa Rabkova is facing fresh charges linked to "managing a criminal organization" and “endangering national security” that could mean a prison sentence of up to 20 years.
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New wave of police raids across Belarus
The crackdown on Belarusian mass media and non-governmental organizations continues with a new wave of searches and detentions across several Belarusian cities and towns.