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Political prisoner Ihar Lednik died in imprisonment
Ihar Lednik, another political prisoner, passed away at the age of 64. Commemoration events in memory of the civil activist took place in Białystok, Warsaw and Kraków.
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What is known about the raid on those expressing support for political prisoners?
Throughout Belarus, on January 23, KGB officers conducted mass searches, interrogations and detentions of political prisoners' relatives. Even those who simply wrote letters to political prisoners were reportedly rounded up.
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Solidarity event for victims of repression in Belarus held in Vilnius
Several dozen people lined up in a chain in the center of Vilnius to express their solidarity with the relatives of political prisoners who were searched and detained.
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“Who is helping you?” Mass KGB raids target political prisoners and their families
Throughout Belarus, on January 23, KGB officers conducted mass searches, interrogations and detentions of political prisoners' relatives. At least 100 people were affected.
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In 2023, 62 organizations were labeled “extremist”, 11 of them are media outlets
Currently, there are 169 “extremist formations” in Belarus, 62 of them were put on the list in 2023. Viasna reports the organizations that were recognized as “extremist formations” in 2023…
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Political prisoners of Belarus in 2023. Infographics
Repressions have continued in Belarus for over three and a half years since the start of the 2020 election campaign. At least 1,430 political prisoners are currently in custody. Viasna…
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Belarusian business association holds large Christmas event
Belarusians abroad met in Warsaw for a large Christmas event, at which the Association of Belarusian Business Abroad held a charity auction to support the children of political prisoners.
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Five reasons why concept of human rights still works
Activists from the Human Rights Center Viasna shed light on why, in their perspective, the concept of human rights endures, what gives them strength and motivation to defend human rights,…
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Palina Sharenda-Panasiuk: Winner of the Human Rights Solidarity Award
The laureates of the 2023 Human Rights Society of Belarus Award have been announced. The award ceremony, marking International Human Rights Day, took place in Vilnius on December 10, 2023.
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“The Way to Freedom”: Belarusian democratic forces conference in Kyiv
“The Way to Freedom” conference held in Kyiv on November 29 is primarily aimed at discussing a strategy for liberation of Belarus.