Belarus
Civil society activists, lawyers, rights groups, and independent media face government harassment and pressure. Authorities have arbitrarily prosecuted dozens of journalists on a variety of grounds and in June 2018 the government adopted further restrictions on internet freedoms.
Belarus is the only European country to use the death penalty. Those condemned to death are executed by a shot to the head. Authorities do not inform families of the execution date or the burial place.
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Belarus: Crackdown on Political Activists, Journalists
Arrests, Criminal Charges, Police Beatings Ahead of August 9 Presidential Vote
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Belarus: Media Under Attack as European Games Loom
Olympic Officials Should Ensure Reporters’ Safety
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Belarus: ‘Freedom Day’ Crackdown
Mass Arrests, Beatings of Protesters, Journalists, Rights Defenders
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Belarus: Violence, Abuse in Response to Election Protests
Thousands Detained; Beatings, Stun Grenades, Rubber Bullets
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Belarus: Crackdown on Political Activists, Journalists
Arrests, Criminal Charges, Police Beatings Ahead of August 9 Presidential Vote
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Belarus: Activists, Journalists Jailed as Election Looms
Authorities Arbitrarily Detain Peaceful Critics, Endangering Health
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Belarus’s Parade Plans Defy Public Health Recommendations
Government’s Limited Covid-19 Protection Measures Risks Lives
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Belarus: Tajik Activist Faces Unlawful Extradition
Forced Return Would Violate Ban on Torture, Other Ill-Treatment
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No Tangible Change in Belarus: UN Rights Council Should Renew Rapporteur Mandate
Interactive Dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on the human rights situation in Belarus
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Joint NGO letter urging HRC to maintain scrutiny on Belarus
To Permanent Representatives of Member and Observer States of the UN Human Rights Council
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Belarus: Media Under Attack as European Games Loom
Olympic Officials Should Ensure Reporters’ Safety
