News from the Belarusian Human Rights House in exile in Vilnius - 2013
The closer the elections, the greater the pressure on civil society in Belarus
In the run-up to the parliamentary elections, which are to be held in Belarus on 23 September, the pressure has increased not only on politicians, but also on human rights defenders. 08 Aug 2012 »
4 August – International Day of Solidarity with Civil Society and Human Rights Movement in Belarus
Civil society activists, human rights defenders and people from different countries concerned with the situation in Belarus declared the initiative to establish the International Day of Solidarity with civil society and human rights movement in Belarus on the 4 August – the day when Ales Bialiatski was arrested. 07 Aug 2012 »
Ales Bialiatski – one year without justice
A year ago Belarusian human rights defender Ales Bialiatski, chairman of the Minsk-based “Viasna” human rights center and the vice-president of the International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH), was jailed on politically motivated charges. Belarusian and international NGOs demand to release him immediately and unconditionally, and to drop all charges against him. 04 Aug 2012 »
The KGB does not return Kavaliou's notes
Liubou Kavaliova, the mother of Uladzislau Kavaliou, who was executed for involvement in the Minsk metro bombing, continues her struggle with the Belarusian KGB to return her son's notes that he made during the trial. None of her attempts have been a success so far. 04 Aug 2012 »
Even after petition for clemency political prisoner Kavalenka is not released
Imprisoned Belarusian opposition activist Siarhei Kavalenka filed a petition for clemency under pressure of colony's administration on 25 June, but was not released. 29 Jul 2012 »
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