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Spouses spent more than 100 days in prison for personal correspondence
The court has punished spouses Siarhei Krupenich and Nastassia Krupenich-Kandratsieva with administrative detention for the eighth time in a row. They will spend a total of 111 and 112 days…
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Belarusian protest movement inspires powerful protest art
The protest wave in the aftermath of the 2020 elections in Belarus found a wide response in the artistic community.
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Lawyer of Tsikhanouski, Babaryka suspended from work
The Ministry of Justice suspended Tsikhanouski’s lawyer Natallia Matskevich. The disciplinary action against the lawyer is related to her defense of the ex-presidential candidate Viktar Babaryka.
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International Legal Conference in Nuremberg: Calls for international tribunal on Lukashenko’s regime
On 11 October 2021, the International Legal Conference “Crimes against Humanity and Recognition of Lukashenko as a Terrorist” took place in Nuremberg, Germany.
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European Parliament adopted tougher stance on Belarus
Members of the European Parliament call on the EU Council to urgently adopt the fifth package of sanctions and start developing the next package.
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Russian newspaper journalist detained for article about KGB officer’s death
A journalist for a Russian newspaper was detained for an article containing positive comments about Andrei Zeltsar who had been killed in the shootout with security officers in Minsk.
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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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Belarus is among 10 most disadvantaged countries for workers
ITUC has published a ranked list of countries in terms of workers’ rights. Belarus is among the 10 most disadvantaged countries for workers.
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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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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.