Belarus News News Belarus » Politics: Belarus: Snow and cold used to torture political prisoners
As a rule, prison wardens across Belarus task political prisoners with clearing snow — down to the asphalt — during winter. They are forced to carry sack after sack of snow off site, usually with no ...
News Belarus » Politics: Belarus releases 250 political prisoners in a deal with the US to lift some sanctions
TALLINN, Estonia (AP) — Belarus’ authoritarian President Alexander Lukashenko on Thursday ordered the release of 250 political prisoners as part of a deal with Washington that lifted some U.S.
News Belarus » Politics: Belarus’ authoritarian leader pardons 28 political prisoners to ease ties with the West
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News Belarus » Politics: Rights in Belarus remain under threat despite mass release of political prisoners, UN expert says
Cultural rights in Belarus are still being eroded despite recent release of political prisoners, Special Rapporteur Nils Muižnieks said on Monday. Muižnieks welcomed the release of over 400 ...
News Belarus » Politics: UN experts warn Belarus political prisoners face continuing repression due to passport invalidation
UN experts on Monday warned that the expulsion of political prisoners from Belarus and subsequent invalidation of their passports may amount to transnational repression, increased statelessness, and ...
News Belarus » Politics: Belarus releases 250 political prisoners in a deal with the U.S. to lift some sanctions
TALLINN, Estonia — Belarus’ authoritarian President Alexander Lukashenko on Thursday ordered the release of 250 political prisoners as part of a deal with Washington that lifted some U.S. sanctions, ...