Repression
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A Latvian was convicted for “discrediting Belarus” and “calling for sanctions”
In the Minsk Regional Court, Latvian citizen Jurijs Ganins was sentenced to six years in a high-security penal colony under three articles of the Criminal Code.
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Belarus retains leadership in the number of journalists in prison
By the end of 2024, Belarus retained a sad leadership among European countries in the number of journalists in prison.
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Repressions do not stop: the number of political prisoners in Belarus is growing again
In February, Belarusian human rights activists recognized 39 more people as political prisoners, and also demanded rehabilitation for 16 former prisoners, who became known after their release.
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Bialystok: two performances of “My Mother in a Prison”
In Bialystok, the foundation “In a Good Tone” hosted the premiere of two performances based on Volha Vialichka’s book “My Mother in a Prison”.
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A dialogue on the human rights situation in Belarus is planned in the UN Human Rights Council
The 58th session of the UN Human Rights Council (HRC), which opens on February 24 in Geneva, will host an interactive dialogue on the human rights situation in Belarus.
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UN experts have published a report on torture in Belarus
The Government of Belarus has committed widespread human rights violations against the country’s civilian population.
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The security forces began to carry out enhanced checks at the exit from Belarus
The head of the Bysol Foundation, Andrei Stryzhak, announced increased checks and controls on Belarusians crossing the border to leave the country.
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New trial of former employees of the portal Tut.by begins in Minsk
On March 4, the trial in absentia of former employees of the information portal Tut.by closed by the authorities has begun in the Minsk City Court.
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Authorities in Belarus continue to put pressure on doctors
The trial of the pediatric oncologist Alena Sharafanovich, who is accused of violating public order, has begun in Minsk.
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The film about Stalinist repressions recognized as “extremist” in Belarus
The Ministry of Information has updated the list of “extremist” materials.
