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>>