prisoners of conscience

In accordance with the Belarusian law, the term of Maryia Kalesnikava’s being in custody is to expire on March, 8. However, there have been no reports about her release so far.

Popular Belarusian blogger Syarhei Tsikhanouski’s being held in prison has been extended to April, 29. The husband of opposition leader Svyatlana Tsikhanouskaya has been behind bars since late May.

Maryia Kalesnikava was transferred from Zhodzina prison to the pre-trial detention centre on Valadarski Street in Minsk, the Coordination Council reports.

The number of political prisoners in Belarus has reached 178: another nine persons have been added to the list.

Maryia Kalesnikava’s being held in the Zodzina prison has been extended to March 8, the press service of imprisoned might-have-been presidential candidate Viktar Babaryka reports.

Activist pleads not guilty

Human rights activists demand the release of political prisoners, students and a BSUIR instructor.

On Friday, the Prosecutor General’s Office has redefined the nature of the charge against the incumbent president’s potential electoral competitor Viktar Babaryka.

Human rights defenders also condemn the mass persecution of bloggers and journalists.