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Persecution of a trade union activist from Verkhnyadzvinsk
On June 19 Polatsk hosted the trial of the public activist Valiantsina Bolbat from Verkhnyadzvinsk.
Jun 20, 20231 min read


The activist of the REP trade union was sentenced to two years of restricted freedom
Halina Smirnova, activist of the liquidated Belarusian trade union of radioelectronic industry workers (REP), was sentenced to two years of
Jun 19, 20231 min read


The activist of the Belarus Free Trade Union was recognized as a political prisoner
Aliaksandr Kandratsiuk, activist of the Belarus Free Trade Union (SPB), sentenced to 3.5 years of imprisonment, was recognized by human righ
Jun 19, 20231 min read


Rally in Geneva demands release of Belarusian trade union leaders
Today, June 15, a rally was held in Geneva in support of imprisoned Belarusian trade union leaders and activists. Dozens of demonstrators de
Jun 15, 20231 min read


Former employees of Minsk Tractor Plant targeted by KGB
Information about the detention of the former workers of the repair-mechanical workshop of Minsk Tractor Plant - Dzianis Paulau and Ivan Kry
Jun 15, 20231 min read


Belarusian women at the women’s conference of the IUF
Within the framework of the 28th IUF (The food, farm, hotels and more global union) Congress, which will be held in Geneva from June 14 to 1
Jun 10, 20231 min read


Prosecutor asks for 4 years and 6 months in prison for BNP activist
The persecution of trade union activists continues in Belarus. Today another trial over Maksim Senik, former activist of the primary trade u
Jun 9, 20231 min read


French senators have become symbolic godfathers of imprisoned trade union leaders
Another 31 MEPs have become symbolic "godfathers" of the Belarusian political prisoners, reports the human rights center Viasna. New deputie
Jun 7, 20231 min read


Persecution of former trade union activists in Belarus continues
In Uzda, Minsk region, local law enforcement forces are persecuting former trade union activist Viktar Kryval. Local authorities have admini
Jun 6, 20231 min read


A trade union activist is accused of promoting extremist activity
Today Grodna regional court tried the activist of Belarusian Independent Trade Union (BNP) Maksim Senik. He is charged with facilitation of
Jun 5, 20231 min read


Yanina Malash is free!
Yanina Malash, deputy chairperson of the Free Trade Union of Metalworkers (SPM), liquidated by the authorities, was released after serving h
May 30, 20231 min read


The topic of the meeting between the leaders of the BKDP and the ILO was imprisoned trade unionists
The acting chairman of the Belarusian Congress of Democratic Trade Unions (BKDP) Maksim Pazniakou met with the Director General of the Inter
May 25, 20232 min read


«Salidarnast» took part in the action devoted to Belarusian political prisoners
May 21 is the International Day of Solidarity with Belarusian Political Prisoners. The events were held in different countries, including Br
May 22, 20231 min read


SPB activist sentenced to 3.5 years of imprisonment
On 17 May in Minsk City Court, presided by Judge Angela Kastiukevich, the verdict was pronounced against Aliaksandr Kandratsiuk, a researche
May 18, 20231 min read


"Salidarnast" holds an action "Write to a political prisoner"
On May 20, the Bremen association of Belarusians Razam together with the association Salidarnast.e.V. will hold an action "Write to politica
May 15, 20232 min read


Persecution and mistreatment of trade union activists does not stop: The story of Viktar Krival
On April 8, 2023, three officers of the Uzda police raided the house of a former activist of the union REP, which was liquidated in Belarus
May 13, 20232 min read


Convicted trade union leaders of the REP were transferred to the colonies
It became known that political prisoners Vasil Berasneu, Hennadz Fiadynich and Vatslav Areshka were transferred to colonies to serve their s
May 11, 20232 min read


REP and SPB activists were put on the "List of Extremists"
On May 5, the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Belarus prepared the traditional Friday update of the "List of citizens of Belarus, foreign ci
May 5, 20231 min read


Participants of a commemorative event in Berlin expressed support for trade unions in Belarus
May 2, 2023 marks the 90th anniversary of the defeat of the German labour movement by the National Socialists. To mark the occasion, the DGB
May 5, 20232 min read


Protesters around the world demand the release of Belarusian trade union leaders
Yesterday, May 1, in different countries of the world there were actions in honor of International Workers' Solidarity Day. As part of the e
May 2, 20232 min read
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