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Paris mayor writes letter to 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.
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Political prisoner Natallia Hersche faces tougher punishment
A Swiss citizen and political prisoner, Natallia Hersche is transferred from the Homel colony to a prison.
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World Association of Belarusians Batskaushchyna shut down
The Supreme Court has ruled to liquidate the NGO Association of Belarusians of the World Batskaushchyna.
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US Helsinki Commission holds hearings on Belarusian issue
The US Helsinki Commission held hearings on the Belarusian issue with the participation of the human rights activist Tatsiana Khomich, analyst Siarhei Kharytonau, and lawyer Siarhei Zikratski.
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Presidents of Poland, Lithuania, Latvia, Slovakia express opposition to Lukashenko’s regime at UN General Assembly
At the 76th session of the UN General Assembly, leaders of several states touched upon the topic of Belarus in their speeches and called for increased pressure on Lukashenko's regime.
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Political trials on 20 September
1.5 years in prison for insulting Lukashenko, 7.5 years in prison for being a member of Viktar Babaryka's team.
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Criminal case on murder of Raman Bandarenka suspended
The criminal case on the murder of Raman Bandarenka, who was beaten by Lukashenko's associates in the Square of Changes, has been suspended.
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Political prisoner’s wife publishes his fairy tales written in prison for their daughter
On Aliaksandr Vasilevich's birthday, his wife released a book of fairy tales that Vasilevich had written in prison for their daughter.
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State newspaper portrays Catholic priests with swastika
A state newspaper published a cartoon of Catholic priests inciting enmity toward the Catholic Church in Belarusian society.
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Maria Kalesnikava sentenced to 11 years in prison, Maksim Znak – to 10 years
On 6 September 2021, the verdict was announced in the case of political prisoners Maria Kalesnikava and Maksim Znak.