Trends by right to freedom of organisation
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 »
Two Belarusians detained on charges of "teddy bear drop" (updated)
Journalist Anton Surapin and real-estate agent Siarhei Basharymau have been arrested and are still kept in custody for their alleged involvement in the case of the "teddy bear drop". At least two more people were interrogated by KGB officers. Amnesty International calls for the release of Surapin. Meanwhile, the Ministry of Defence has not recognized the fact of violation of Belarusian border by the Swedish aircraft which dropped teddy bears on the territory of the country. 23 Jul 2012 »
Armenia avoids difficult issues at UN
Armenia's review at the Human Rights Committee showed that the government is not ready to address the most difficult issues, such as the impunity after the March 2008 events, the protection of LGBT people and the killing of soldiers at the army. 18 Jul 2012 »
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