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Belarusian political prisoners in 2022: Infographics
The repressive totalitarian regime in Belarus has been working hard to stamp out any dissent. In 2022, politically motivated detentions and torture continued, new criminal cases were opened, and the…
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Political prisoner Kseniya Lutskina receives no medical care in prison
The father of journalist Kseniya Lutskina, who had been sentenced to eight years of imprisonment, told the Narodnaya Volya newspaper that her health had deteriorated significantly: her asthma had flared…
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2 years passed since Raman Bandarenka’s death. Who was held accountable for it?
Raman Bandarenka was abducted from the Square of Changes and beaten up by security officers on November 11, 2020. He succumbed to his injuries at the hospital the next day.…
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Belsat journalist Darya Chultsova released after 2 years in prison
Political prisoner Darya Chultsova, who was detained during a live stream in the Square of Changes, has been released after serving her sentence.
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“This is our war for justice and memory of August 2020”
9 August 2020, the day when the rigged presidential election was held, has become the point of no return in the history of modern Belarus. The Viasna Human Rights Center…
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Sports journalist Aliaksandr Ivulin sentenced to 2 years in prison
A well-known sports journalist and football player, Aliaksandr Ivulin was sentenced to two years in prison. Many Belarusian athletes have shown support for him.
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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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Flight controller says KGB was involved in jet diversion
A former air traffic controller has revealed details of the Ryanair plane's forced landing to Polish investigators. He claims that the incident was a KGB operation.
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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.
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New charges brought against BelaPAN leadership
BelaPAN agency was recognized as an "extremist formation". The BelaPAN leaders now face up to seven years in prison.