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Now it’s official: Charges brought against Hrodna vlogger Vadimati

Hrodna-based vlogger Vadzim Yermashuk (Vadimati) is involved in two criminal cases.

28.09.2021

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Cancer-stricken pensioner convicted in Rechytsa

The woman was punished with freedom restriction at home

16.09.2021

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Drahichyn policeman set to punish 97 persons who left negative comments about him on social media

On June 29, Byaroza district court heard a criminal case against Tatsyana Dzyamidchyk, who was charged under Art. 369 of the Criminal Code (‘insulting a government official’), human rights centre Viasna reports.

30.06.2021

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Elderly man from Mahiliou sent to compulsory treatment for insulting Lukashenka

The trial was closed, the details of the accusation are unknown

23.06.2021

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'Gods Tower' frontman sentenced to three years for comment

Navazhylau compared the chairman of the regional executive committee to a boar

22.06.2021

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Human rights defenders: Over 450 political prisoners in Belarus. Five new names on list

The Belarusian human rights community has recognised five more people behind bars as political prisoners. All in all, there are 454 political prisoners in Belarus, reports human rights centre Viasna.

01.06.2021

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Brest resident gets one year of restriction of liberty for comment regarding senior police officer

On May 6, Maskouski district court of Brest Vera completed hearing the case of Syarhei Zubovich, human rights centre Viasna reports.

07.05.2021