Before the final accusation, I wrote down inconsistencies, points for clarification and counterarguments during the trial. After the final accusation, the need for them disappeared. And it’s not even that the absurd and untenable state prosecution — which echoes the vision of GUBOPiK (Main Directorate for Combating Organized Crime and Corruption of the MVD) — […]
Jauhen Rubashka’s last word in court Читать далее »
On April 22 the verdict was pronounced in the so-called «Pramen case». Aliaksandr Bialou, Jauhen Rubashka, Artsiom Salavei were sentenced to 5 years in prison, another Artsiom Salavei — to 4.5 years. The gravamen is unknown, since the trial was held in camera. Aliaksandr and Jauhen were arrested on July 29, 2021 and charged with
Anarchists convicted in ‘Pramen case’ Читать далее »
Krystsina Charankova | Kristina Cherenkova Arrest date: 22.03.2022Charges: – inciting enmity or discordSentence: 2 years and 6 monthsRelease date: April 2024 Kristina Cherenkova, born on 23 April 1990, graduated from the University of Francisk Skaryna in Gomel as an English language teacher. She was teaching English at a school in Rechitsa and at this time
Krystsina Charankova | Kristina Cherenkova Читать далее »
On 22 March, a dozen of local antifascists and DIY band members were arrested in Mozyr following searches in their homes. As a result, two women were detained under criminal charges — Kristina Cherenkova (inciting hatred to cops for a few Instagram posts and comments) and Anna Pyshnik (assistance in extremist activity for sending a
Antifascists persecuted in Mozyr, Belarus Читать далее »
Mikita Jemialjanau again was placed to a punishment isolation cell on 18 January. His term there was prolonged again and again, as prison administration invented new reasons to isolate him. For instance, Mikita refuses to clean a courtyard where inmates walk. Unlike other inmates, Mikita does not litter in a courtyard, so he sees no
News from Belarusian prisons, February 2022 Читать далее »
