Continuing the Fight for Jailed Rights Defenders in Belarus An Uphill Battle for Human Rights in Belarus Two years ago, a group of international and Belarusian human rights organizations came together to support their jailed colleagues from the prominent Belarusian rights group Viasna. At that time, seven Viasna members were […]
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Belarus: Dire Consequences of Decree Targeting Exiled Citizens
Belarus: Decree Puts Exiled Citizens at Risk Background On September 4, 2023, Belarusian President Aliaksander Lukashenka signed a decree that denies exiled citizens the ability to obtain or renew their passports or process essential documents at Belarusian consulates overseas. The decree abolishes the authority of consulates and diplomatic missions in […]
Endemic Corruption and Authoritarianism Mar King’s Grip on Belarus
Dispatches: Travesty of Justice Reaches New Low in Belarus By | July 11, 2023 Belarus, a country notorious for its authoritarian regime, has once again shown a complete disregard for justice and human rights. In the latest example of the authorities targeting lawyers and journalists, lawyer Yulia Yurhilevich and journalist […]
Belarus: The Impact of Sentencing a Human Rights Defender on the Activist Community
Belarusian Human Rights Defender Sentenced to Seven Years in Penal Colony on Trumped-Up Charges A Blow to Activist Community and Human Rights Situation in Belarus Amnesty International’s Regional Director for Eastern Europe and Central Asia, Marie Struthers, has condemned the sentencing of Nasta Loika, a prominent human rights defender and […]
Human rights activist in Belarus faces trial for helping protesters
Belarusian Human Rights Defender Anastasia Loika Faces Politically Motivated Trial Background Anastasia Loika, a prominent Belarusian human rights defender, is currently facing trial on politically motivated charges, which could lead to a prison sentence of up to 12 years. Her arrest and prosecution are a clear attempt by the Belarusian […]