18:07 Afghan war veteran: I have faith in Sannikov

Aalyaksandr Kamarouski, an Afghan war veteran from Zhodzina, is sure that the so-called “petition for clemency” by Andrei Sannikov was a result of torture and threats.

17:00 Norwegian Christian Democrats: Pressure on Lukashenka should be stepped up

Christian Democrats of Norway urge the government of their country to step up pressure on Lukashenka.

16:24 Human rights activist Aleh Vouchak arrested

Vouchak is reported to have been accused of disorderly conduct. He is to be tried on Monday.

16:01 Minsk dweller goes on dry hunger strike against tortures of Sannikov

In this way Andrei Nikalaeu (Nikolaev) wants to show support to his candidate.

13:13 Ales Byalyatski’s wife met with her husband

Human rights defender Ales Byalyatski, who is in a detention facility in Zhidzina now, feels normal.

13:01 Putin insists on introducing common currency with Belarus

The Russian Prime Minister said regarding the common currency in Russia and Belarus that ball is in Belarus’s court.

12:48 Pre-trial restraint measure not changed for Syarhei Kavalenka

Syarhei Kavalenka, a Vitsebsk-based activist of Conservative Christian Party BPF, has been denied changing a measure of restraint.

12:35 Granit company worker goes on hunger strike

A driver of BelAZ truck at Granit company Leanid Gladzevich has announced a hunger strike protesting against pressure on members of the independent trade union.

11:27 OSCE chairman calls to free Ales Byalyatski

The OSCE Chairperson-in-Office, Eamon Gilmore, expressed regret that a cassation appeal of Viasna human rights centre head Ales Byalyatski was dismissed.

11:23 Solidarity action in Minsk (Photo)

Activists of Tell the Truth campaign carried out an action of solidarity with Statkevich in Minsk.

9:50 Pickets against poverty banned in regions

It was planned to hold pickets of up to 30 people in Pinsk and Baranavichy at noon on January 28.

3:43 Euronews: Stop Lukashenka (Video)

There has been no change in Belarus for 17 years – political repression, killings, arrests.

2:17 Natallya Radzina at “Hot Commentary”: Can you mean that there were not enough political murders?” (Video)

Andrei Sannikov’s petition for clemency has been found, informed the Interior Affairs Ministry yesterday evening.