“Viasna” has sent an open letter to the KGB

“Viasna” has sent an open letter to the KGB

On August 14, the Human Rights Centre “Viasna” sent to the security services an open letter concerning the situation of Father Vladimir Lazar. Human rights activists are demanding acknowledgment of the place of detention of priest, his state of health, reasons for his arrest and details about his accusation. According to the Belarusian independent media, Catholic priest from Borisov disappeared in the beginning of summer, and after two months, it turned out that he was arrested.

Amnesty International calls to drop charges from Basharymau and Surapin

Amnesty International calls to drop charges from Basharymau and Surapin

The international human rights organization released a statement in connection with the release of Syarhei Basharymau and Anton Surapin on their own recognizance.

Both men were accused under Article 16 (“participation in a crime”) and Article 371 of the Criminal Code of the Republic of Belarus (“illegal crossing of the state border of the Republic of Belarus”), the statement reads. Both could face up to seven years in prison, Radio Svaboda reports.