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Appeal for Release of Nobel Laureate Ales Bialiatski
Dr. Bialiatski is a scholar of Belarusian literature and a human rights advocate. He was subjected to politically motivated charges that led to his ten-year prison sentence in 2023. Conditions of his detention are harsh even though the recently underwent ... Continue Reading>>
Nobel Laureate and Scholar Imprisoned in Belarus
Ales Bialiatski, a renowned human rights advocate and Nobel Peace Prize laureate, was imprisoned in Belarus. He has made extensive contributions to promoting human rights in Belarus. We ask for reconsideration of his prison ... Continue Reading>>
Belarus throws a Nobel winner in prison
by Eugene Chudnovsky, March 04, 2023 On Friday, a court in Belarus handed down a 10-year prison term to Ales Bialiatski, winner of the 2022 Nobel Peace Prize. Bialiatski, 60, is a founder of the Viasna (Spring) Human Rights Centre that has been monitoring presidential elections and aiding political prisoners since 1996. He was imprisoned for funding political protests. Bialiatski, who holds ... Continue Reading>>
Eugene Chudnovsky, Co-Chair of the Committee of Concerned Scientists, Writes Opinion Piece for the Washington Examiner Advocating for the United States To Hold Belarusians Accountable for Human Rights Abuses. (Washington Examiner, September 18, 2022)
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CCS speaks against academic boycott of Russia and Belarus.
Marfa Rabkova, a student at European Humanities University (EHU), Lithuania, is facing 20 years in prison for nonviolent participation in protests against President Lukashenko.
Marfa Rabkova, a student at European Humanities University (EHU), Lithuania, studying International Law and European Union Law has been in prison in Belarus since September 17, 2020. She faces thirteen charges that could lead to a prison sentence of 20 years. These charges appear to be in retaliation for monitoring nationwide protests calling for President Lukashenko’s resignation. ... Continue Reading>>
Student At European Humanities University Removed From Plane and Arrested
Sofia Sapega, a Russian citizen who was on a plane en route from Greece to Vilnius was forced to land in Minsk. It was reported that there was a bomb threat, but instead appears to have been an excuse for the Belarus government to arrest her boyfriend - a dissident journalist. She, too was detained and for the past month has been house arrest. She was charged with causing unrest which ... Continue Reading>>
Law School Graduate Arrested for Graduation Speech Supporting Two Faculty Members Fired for Criticizing Government
Ekaterina Vinnikova presented a graduation speech for her law school class at the Belarusian State University and supported two faculty members who had been fired for criticizing the government. She was summoned to the police station and detained for the past 15 days. She is now awaiting trial and charged with “infringement of the procedure for organizing or holding mass events.” ... Continue Reading>>
Deputy Dean of the Franco-Belarusian Faculty of Political and Administrative Sciences Detained at Minsk Airport
Tatiana Kouzina was detained at the Minsk Airport incommunicado for hours on June 28th. On July 14th she was charged with “conspiracy or other acts committed to seize or hold state power, and of calling to perform acts detrimental to national security.” These charges would carry up to 12 years in prison. She is now under a two month detention. It appears that her charges are in retaliation for ... Continue Reading>>