insulting president

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
Two criminal cases brought against Hrodna blogger Vadimati
The blogger has not yet been charged.
18.09.2021
Several criminal cases may be launched against Hrodna blogger Vadimati who is now under arrest
On September 14, a Telegram channel close to Belarusian law enforcement agencies reported that a criminal case was opened against blogger Vadzim Yermashuk, Hrodna.life reports.
15.09.2021
Dobrush: Rapper gets one year in jail. Authorities say he insulted Lukashenka in song
On September 11, Dobrush district court completed considering the case of 22-year-old Yauhen Pyatrou, Homielskaya Viasna reports.
13.09.2021
Dobrush rapper may face imprisonment for song insulting Lukashenka
22-year-old Yauhen Pyatrou started to be tried in Dobrush district court (Homiel region).
08.09.2021
Brest: Elderly activist gets three years of restriction of liberty, faces new administrative charge
On Friday afternoon, 64-year-old activist Alena Hnauk came to Leninski district court of Brest to hear out a verdict in the criminal case initiated against her for ‘insulting the president’.
03.09.2021
Brest pensioner facing freedom restriction for insulting Lukashenka
The verdict will be pronounced on September 3
03.09.2021
General Prosecutor's Office of Belarus prompts Russia to extradite singer Anzhalika Ahurbash
She was prosecuted for inciting hatred and discord and for insulting the president.
06.07.2021
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
Criminal case launched against cyclist for T-shirt
The case was launched over a T-shirt print, reports HRC Vyasna.
31.05.2021
Belarusian political analyst accused of insulting Lukashenka flees Russia
Political scientist Dzmitry Balkunets has urgently left Russia in the wake of the Belarusian authorities’ opening a criminal case.
01.04.2021