“I Swear to Fulfill the Duties of Defense Lawyer Honestly and Faithfully”
Politically Motivated Crackdown on Human Rights Lawyers in Belarus
Belarusian authorities continue their “purge” of independent voices prosecuting and harassing human rights defenders, journalists, lawyers, opposition politicians, protesters, and activists. Hundreds remain behind bars on politically motivated charges and face ill-treatment in detention. No rights organization is able to operate legally in Belarus.
Belarusian authorities have prosecuted critics of Russia’s war in Ukraine and brutally dispersed anti-war protests, while allowing Russian forces to use Belarus territory to support their invasion of Ukraine since February 24, 2022.
Belarus remains the only country in Europe and Central Asia to use the death penalty and expanded the crimes to which it can be imposed in 2022.
October 22, 2024
September 30, 2024
September 25, 2024
Politically Motivated Crackdown on Human Rights Lawyers in Belarus
Halt Summary Returns, Ensure Accountability For Abuse
Belarus’ and Poland’s Shared Responsibility for Border Abuses
Stop Prosecutions, Guarantee Freedom of Press
Member states should implement her recommendations to protect Belarusians in exile and advance accountability for international crimes
Harassment and Prosecutions; Total State Control Over Legal Profession
“Depicting” LGBT Relationships May Be Punishable with a Prison Sentence
“Group of Experts” Will Work to Advance Accountability for Human Rights Violations
13 March 2024
Border Guard Aid No Substitute for Access to Asylum
Activist Bi-2 Group Faces Persecution for Anti-Kremlin Views
Politically Motivated Repression; Attacks on Critics in Exile
Members of Viasna Human Rights Center Remain Behind Bars