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New detentions at the Nioman glass factory in Biarozauka
As a result of another raid of law enforcers at the glass factory "Nioman" in Biarozauka (Hrodna region) five people were detained on charge
Jan 31, 20241 min read


The trial of the ex-wife of Alexander Kapshul took place
On January 30th , the court of Navapolatsk considered the case of "extremism", in the framework of which the head of the accounting departme
Jan 31, 20241 min read


The activist of the REP trade union is at liberty
According to Brest newspaper "Viasna," Zinaida Mikhniuk, a 62-year-old trade union leader of the democratic Trade Union of Radioelectronic I
Jan 30, 20241 min read


Swedish trade unions and Salidarnast discussed the situation of labour rights in Belarus
On January 24-26, representatives of the Swedish trade unions and Salidarnast met in Bremen to discuss current labour rights issues in Belar
Jan 30, 20242 min read


Layoffs in the ranks of the pro-government union continue
It became known about political repressions against the chairman of the pro-government trade union "Belprafmash," Aliaksandr Baloshka.
Jan 23, 20241 min read


Birthday of political prisoner Aliaksandr Gashnikau
Political prisoner, member of the Belarusian Independent Trade Union Aliaksandr Gashnikau celebrates his birthday in prison today. Aliaksand
Jan 23, 20241 min read


Vasil Berasneu turns 74 today
Trade unionist and political prisoner Vasil Berasneu turns 73 today, which he celebrates behind bars in SIZO-1, where he has been held sinc
Jan 22, 20241 min read


Aliaksandr Yeudakimchyk, one of the leaders of SPM, died
Today it became known about the death of a significant activist and one of the leaders of the Free Trade Union of Metalworkers (SPM)
Jan 19, 20241 min read


Former participant of the strike at Naftan sentenced to 15 days of arrest for the third time
A series of administrative arrests of employees disloyal to the authorities continues. After serving 29 days of arrest, Aliaksandr Liashkou,
Jan 19, 20241 min read


Political prisoner Vatslau Areshka turns 69 today
Trade union activist and editor of the bulletin of the Belarusian trade union of workers of the radio-electronic industry Vatslau Areshka is
Jan 18, 20241 min read


The president of the European Parliament was offered to become Palina Sharenda-Panasiuk's godmother
On January 13th , Belarusan leader Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya and President of the European Parliament Roberta Metsola met in Vilnius.
Jan 16, 20241 min read


Harassment of workers continues at Naftan
A series of administrative arrests of employees disloyal to the authorities continues. After serving 15 days of arrest, Aliaksandr Liashkou,
Jan 15, 20241 min read


Arrests at the enterprises of Motal agro-town
Human rights activists of the center "Viasna" receive information about detentions in the agricultural town of Motal, Ivanauski district, Br
Jan 15, 20241 min read


Results of political persecution in Belarus for 2023
According to the Human Rights Center "Viasna", last year at least 6386 people faced various types of repressions, including 1776 women and 4
Jan 12, 20242 min read


A search was conducted in the house of a Navapolatsk activist
January 8, law enforcers searched the place of residence of Naftan strike participant Aliaksei Malinouski in Navapolatsk, reports "Viasna.
Jan 10, 20241 min read


Women trade unionists in Belarusian prisons
Women trade unionists in Belarusian prisons
Jan 10, 20246 min read


FPB in the center of simulated elections
Less than a week remains before the end of the nomination of candidates for the House of Representatives and local councils of the Republic
Jan 9, 20242 min read


The chairperson of the regional trade union of bank workers was arrested and deprived of her position
In December 2013, Tatsiana Khatskova, chair of the Homiel regional organization of the Belarusian Trade Union of Bank and Financial Workers,
Jan 9, 20241 min read


Bundestag deputy congratulated the Belarusian political prisoner with the upcoming holidays
Helge Limburg, a deputy of the German Bundestag and representative of the party "Union 90/Greens," wrote another letter to his political pri
Dec 21, 20232 min read


Female workers were detained at Minsk garment factory
In another display of toughness against workers in Belarus, law enforcers detained at least two female employees of the largest clothing man
Dec 19, 20231 min read
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