Violence and Pushbacks at Poland-Belarus Border
Halt Summary Returns, Ensure Accountability For Abuse
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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Poland Finally Lifts State of Emergency at Belarus Border
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Amend Act on Foreigners, Halt Summary Returns
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Violence and Pushbacks at Poland-Belarus Border
Halt Summary Returns, Ensure Accountability For Abuse
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Belarus Blocks Human Rights Watch Website
Move Comes Two Days After Report on War Crimes by Russian Forces
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UN rights body should renew investigation mandate on Belarus
HRW Statement - Item 4 ID on High Commissioner's report on Belarus - HRC49
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Retaliating against Rights Groups Means Retaliating against People in Need
Belarusian Authorities Continue the Crackdown on Civil Society
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