Inesa Krutaya: More than once have I regretted that I survived that terroristic act
Aliaksandr Krutoi will be transferred from Navinki where he underwent enforced medical treatment to outpatient observation at the place of residence. read more
Pahanyaila: Cases of kidnapped opposition members to be closed
Pahanyaila says the cases of the disappeared people may be closed due to expiration of the statute of limitation. "The statute of limitation (15 years) expires in six months. I think this period of limitation will be used," the human rights activist thinks. read more
BPF denounces Lukashenka’s move to restrict employees’ right to leave woodworking plants
The Belarusian Popular Front (BPF)’s Soym (Council), at a meeting in Minsk on December 8, condemned Lukashenka’s decree that imposed restrictions on the right of employees to leave woodworking enterprises. read more
Byalyatski allowed to phone home
The jailed head of Viasna human rights centre, Ales Byalyatski, has phoned home from a penal colony in Babruisk. read more
Thirty-three rights groups call for release of Byalyatski
The 33 member organizations of the Civic Solidarity Platform have urged the Belarusian authorities to release human rights defender Ales Byalyatski read more
Tax office checking Tatyana Ravyaka over Byalyatski's case
The authorities continue to press on human rights activists from Viasna centre. read more
OSCE PA expresses concern about confiscation of Vyasna's office
The OSCE Parliamentary Assembly has expressed deep concern about the confiscation of the Minsk office of a human rights organization called Vyasna (Spring) on Monday. read more
Members of human rights group Vyasna hold meeting in Lithuania
Members of Vyasna held a meeting in Lithuania on November 24 and 25 to discuss their activities this year and plans for 2013. read more
Authorities confiscate Minsk office of human rights group Vyasna
The Minsk office of a human rights organization called Vyasna (Spring) was confiscated on November 26. read more
When people pack streets, KGB won't support Lukashenka
UDF.BY interviewed Uladzimir Baradach, a retired Armed Forces colonel, and asked him about the reasons for recent KGB reshuffles. read more
Lukashenka explains motives for dismissal of KGB head
Vadzim Zaytsaw was removed from the position of head of the Committee for State Security (KGB) because of an "unhealthy moral and psychological atmosphere in certain KGB units," Alyaksandr Lukashenka said on Monday while introducing newly appointed KGB Chairman Valery Vakulchyk to the read more
Valery Vakulchyk appointed KGB head
Alyaksandr Lukashenka, by his November 16 edict, appointed Valery Vakulchyk to the position of chairperson of the Committee for State Security (KGB). read more |