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Action in support of "Heroes of the struggle for an independent trade union movement in Belarus"
The Polish trade union NSZZ "Solidarność" started a trade union action in support of imprisoned trade unionists from Belarus, demanding thei
Feb 20, 20232 min read


Sentences handed down to trade union activists in the case of "Rabochy Rukh"
All 10 defendants were charged with "high treason" (Part 1, Article 356 of the Criminal Code) and "establishing an extremist organisation"
Feb 17, 20232 min read


Children's transplant doctor sentenced to 2.5 years in prison
On 16 February Vitsebsk Regional Court sentenced medical officer Aliaksei Aliakseichyk to a real term in prison, human rights activists repo
Feb 16, 20231 min read


Trade union activist goes on hunger strike for 48 days — he was placed in a punishment cell
The former Naftan lawyer Aliaksandr Kapshul used to help the enterprise win disputes with other companies, but now he is accused of treason
Feb 16, 20235 min read


European Council president condemns sentences against BKDP leaders
Charles Michel condemned and expressed his concern about the sentencing and imprisonment of the leadership of the Belarusian Congress of Dem
Feb 15, 20231 min read


Political prisoner Valiantsin Tseranevich celebrates his birthday
Political prisoner and trade union activist Valiantsin Tseranevich turned 48 on 13 February
Feb 14, 20231 min read


US Labour Secretary calls for release of BKDP leaders
U.S. Secretary of Labor Marty Walsh calls for the release of trade union leaders, union members and political prisoners in Belarus.
Feb 13, 20231 min read


Yanina Malash was added to the “list of extremists”
The Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Republic of Belarus has updated the list of persons considered "extremists". Another 28 people have
Feb 10, 20231 min read


Aliaksandr Kapshul has been on hunger strike for 41 days
Since November 9, the trial in the case of Rabochy Rukh, in which ten political prisoners appear, has been held behind closed doors in the G
Feb 10, 20231 min read


Josep Borrell calls for the immediate release of Belarusian trade unionists
The High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, Josep Borrell, is aware, as is the President of the E
Feb 9, 20232 min read
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