Freedom for Autukhovich and Asipenka!
New political prisoners emerged in Belarus. In February 2009 leaders of businessmen Mikalay Autukhovich, Yury Lyavonau and Uladzimir Asipenkawere arrested. “Young Front” activist Arstyom Dubski was sentenced to a year of imprisonment on July 7, 2009. Autukhovich and Lyavonau are former political prisoners, sentenced to imprisonment on a far-fetched accusation for defense of the rights of entrepreneurs. Artsyom Dubski was convicted in the famous Process of Fourteen before. Alyaksei Bondar, Mikhail Kryvau, Mikhail Pashkevich, Alyaksandr Straltsou, Alyaksandr Charnyshou, Tatsyana Tsishkevich, Mikhail Subach, Maksim Dashuk, Alyaksandr Barazenka and Paval Vinahradau remain limited in their rights, as they were sentenced to 2 years of restraint of liberty without sending them to special penal facilities for participation in protest rallies of market vendors.
2.04.2010
"Terrorist attack" case falls apart: Sauchanka does not have claims against Autukhovich
12:22, — Politics
The former governor of Hrodna region Uladzimir Sauchanka learnt about preparation of a terrorist attack against him only from inverstigators.
1.04.2010
Human rights activists calling on OSCE to turn attention to case of Autukovich
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11:26, — Politics
Belarusian human rights activists, observing the criminal proceeding on the case of entrepreneurs addressed Benedikt Haller, the head of the OSCE Office in Minsk.
30.03.2010
Former head of Vaukavysk district executive committee: “Autukhovich didn’t threaten anybody”
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15:32, — Politics
Witnesses in the case of Autukhovich continue to deny accusations against the businessman from Vaukavysk.
Scandal at trial over Autukhovich: witnesses exposing investigation
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8:41, — Politics
Witness told at a trial over Mikalai Autukhovich in the Supreme Court how investigators had sought their evidence.
29.03.2010
Witness in Autukhovich's case: They promised to release me by Easter if I say what they need
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16:55, — Politics
New witnesses in the case of political prisoners Mikalai Autukhovich and Uladzimir Asipenka speak about serious pressure on them by the investigators.
500-dollar fine for demand to release Autukhovich
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14:03, — Politics
The court sentenced Andrei Kuzminski, a Young Belarus activist, to a 40-basic unit fine.
26.03.2010
Prisoner was promised early release for slander of Autukhovich
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15:29, — Politics
New testimony of persons involved in the case of Mikalai Autukhovich prove innocence of the political prisoners.
25.03.2010
Witness: I was beaten and forced to slander against Autukhovich
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14:47, — Politics
Witness Alyaksandr Kozel has been guarded to court fro ma penal colony for questioning at the trial overt political prisoners Mikalai Autukhovich and Uladzimir Asipenka on March 25.
24.03.2010
Autukhovich: Our case is a frame-up by high-ranking persons
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8:56, — Politics
Mikalai Autukhovich believes that the court trial against him is a revenge for his activities aimed at bringing to light facts of corruption in Vaukavysk.
23.03.2010
Autukhovich: “Tax inspectors extorted money from me”
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10:19, — Politics
The businessman from Vaukavysk pleads not guilty and says he fought against corruption.
16.03.2010
Accusations against Autukhovich are absurd. The main “victim” didn’t appear in court
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11:54, — Politics
A statement of former head of the Hrodna region executive committee Uladzimir Sauchanka was read out in the Supreme Court.
11.03.2010
Large fines for rally of solidarity with Autukhovich and Asipenka
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17:06, — Politics
In the court of Partyzanski district of Minsk activists of the civil campaign “European Belarus” have been convicted. They were detained yesterday for a picket in support of political prisoners.
10.03.2010
Mikalai Autukhovich: Moral coercion was exerted on us (Photo)
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13:01, — Politics
The first trial over political prisoners lasts for 2 hours only: the session has been rescheduled for March 16.
9.03.2010
Belarusian political prisoner Artsyom Dubski banned to receive parcels from outside until May
19:06, — Politics
The Young Front activist complains at ill stomach and asks his mother to send medicines to prison.
Christian Ivan Mikhajlau release on recognizance
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12:04, — Politics
A panel of judges of Minsk regional court has studied the cassational appeal of Ivan Mikhajlau who had been imprisoned for alleged draft evasion.
3.03.2010
Artsyom Dubski – year in prison (Photo)
17:01, — Politics
On March 3 activists of the Young Front hanged out in Minsk streamers “Freedom to Artsyom Dubski!”
26.02.2010
Political prisoners Autukhovich and Asipenka to stand trial on March 10
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15:06, — Politics
The date of the trial over Vaukavysk businessman Mikalai Autukhovich and former army officer Uladzimir Asipenka has been announced today.
19.02.2010
Syarhei Parsyukevich: “It’s clear that Surhan is not a criminal but a victim”
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15:08, — Politics
Syarhei Parsyukevich was among the people who presented at reading the judgement to Aleh Surhan. The former political prisoner says Surhan’s case is very similar to his one.
Beaten by militia Aleh Surhan got 6 months in jail
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11:11, — Politics
A new political prisoner appeared in Belarus. The oppositionist, who hung out a national flag, has been sentenced to six months in jail.
18.02.2010
Belarusian political prisoner Artsyom Dubski placed to punishment cell for 15 days
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17:25, — Politics
The political prisoner has been placed to a punishment isolation cell for demanding improvement of incarceration conditions in the colony.
9.02.2010
Andrei Bastunets: “Dispersal of opposition action in Belarus showed cost of Interior Ministry’s words”
12:31, — Politics
The deputy head of the Belarusian Association of Journalists (BAJ) commented on unlawful actions by the riot militia hindering work of journalist at an opposition demonstration on February 8.
8.02.2010
Opposition rally in Minsk disbanded (Video)
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18:16, — Politics
20 persons have been detained on February on October Square 8 in Minsk. Riot policemen again prevented journalists from doing their work, acting in thuggish methods.
Alyaksandr Kamarouski: “Authorities will play double game, lie and are sure to Autukhovich”
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11:01, — Politics
Co-chairman of the organising committee for creation a movement of Afghan war veterans “Fatherland’s defenders” is sure that a year ago Mikalai Autukhovich and Uladzimir Asipenka were taken in custody illegally.
A year since political prisoners Autukhovich and Asipenka thrown into prison
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9:50, — Politics
An action of solidarity with prisoners of conscience is to be held at October square at 6:00 p.m. today.
28.01.2010
Autukhovich and Asipenka’s period of detention extended
11:31, — Politics
Period of detention for Vaukavysk businessmen extended till February 28.
25.01.2010
Afghan war medal handed over to Autukhovich in detention facility
17:52, — Politics
Lawyer Pavel Sapelka visited political prisoner Mikalai Autukhovich in the Minsk detention facility on January 22.
21.01.2010
Human Rights Watch: Autukhovich, Lyavonau, Asipenka, Dubski are political prisoners
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9:56, — Politics
An influential international organization Human Rights Watch admits new political prisoner appeared in Belarus.
Aleh Vouchak: “Prosecutor general misleads public”
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9:06, — Politics
On January 20, 2010 Prosecutor General of Belarus stated that neither Mikalai Autukhovich nor Uladzimir Asipenka made any complaints in the process of investigation of the case, and also said it would be a trial in an open court.
20.01.2010
Lidziya Autukhovich: “It seems like someone wants to accuse my son of all crimes”
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14:58, — Politics
Mother of political prisoner Mikalai Autukhovich doesn’t receive all letters from her son and won’t be able to attend a trial over him due to problems with health.
12.01.2010
Syarhei Kavalenka: “I raised our flag above the star”
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19:49, — Politics
Syarhei Kavalenka, arrested for hanging out a national flag in Vitsebsk, has been released under his own recognition. He gave his first interview to the website charter97.org.
