Topic: Politics
Period of US lawyer Zeltser's detention extended
12:10, — Politics
The Belarusian authorities have extended the period of detention of US lawyer Emanuel Zeltser kept in custody in Minsk, his defense counsel Dzmitry Harachka told BelaPAN.
UN Human Rights Committee registers complaints from two Belarusian opposition activists
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9:03, — Politics
The UN Human Rights Committee has notified two opposition activists in Homyel that it registered their complaints over fines imposed on them by a district court.
Lukashenka: “You can expect the worst. I will run again”
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8:29, — Politics
Alyaksandr Lukashenka said he was going to embark on forth presidential term. “"If the situation remains as it is today in the country and for me personally then, of course, I will run again. If the situation with me or in the country changes, I may take another decision. It is possible. So you can expect the worst,” the Belarusian dictator told in an interview to Reuters.
Process of Fourteen to resume on May 23
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17:46, — Politics
On May 23 the trial in the case of participants of the protest rally of market vendors is to continue in the court of Tsentralny district of Minsk. As the Charter’97 press-center has found out, decrees of the court about appointing the court session for May 23, 9.30 a.m. were handed to Pavel Vinogradau, Mikhail Subach and Maxim Dashuk in the court of Tsentralny district of Minsk.
Belsat’s coordinator in Belarus questioned in prosecutor’s office
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17:17, — Politics
Eduard Melnikau, member of the direction of the Belarusian Association of Journalists, Belsat TV channel’s coordinator in Belarus, has been summoned today for questioning to the Minsk prosecutor’s office.
Belarusians against Lukashenka hereditary presidential succession (Photo)
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15:45, — Politics
Activists of the civil campaign “European Belarus” held a performance “No to succession!”
El Pais: Chavez and Belarus were going to weapon FARC
13:47, — Politics
According to the information of the Spanish newspaper, Venezuelan president Hugo Chavez tried to weapon Columbian rebels with the help of Belarus.
Lukashenka: “More problems are caused by Americans”
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13:32, — Politics
At the meeting with Nikolai Bordyuzha, Secretary General of the Secretary General of the Collective Security Treaty Organization, Alyaksandr Lukashenka has broached the issue of the US sanctions imposed against his regime.
Polish foreign minister told about “ineffective” radio broadcasts to Belarus
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13:19, — Politics
A group of Belarusian opposition politicians has told the Polish foreign minister that Polish-funded radio stations broadcasting to Belarus have failed to make an impact.
Belarus Democracy Reauthorization Act mentions economic sanctions against Lukashenka’s regime
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10:59, — Politics
Belarus Democracy Reauthorization Act of 2008 includes economic sanctions against Lukashenka’s regime. On May 6 a bill extending Belarus Democracy Act for two years was introduced for consideration by the US Congress. Orest Deychakiwsky, the U.S. Helsinki Commission (Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe) senior staff advisor, comments on that for Voice of America.
Zmitser Dashkevich: “Most of democratic parties will join the boycott”
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8:55, — Politics
Young Front youth organisation declared it would support the boycott of the “elections.” Leader of the organisation Zmitser Dashkevich explained the efficiency of the suggested political action in an interview to «Radio Racyja».
Milinkevich meets with Polish defense minister, head of Polish president’s chancellery
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8:44, — Politics
Alyaksandr Milinkevich, leader of the Movement for Freedom, met with Polish Defense Minister Bogdan Klich and Anna Fotyga, head of the Polish president’s chancellery, in Warsaw on May 12, said the former presidential contender’s press office.
Action of solidarity to be held on October Square
8:27, — Politics
An action of solidarity with businessman Sayrhei Parsyukevich, Andrei Kim and other youth activists, sentenced on the trial of 14, will take place on October Square in Minsk at 6.00pm on the Day of Belarusian Solidarity on 16 May.
Belarusian dictatorship won’t get investment from EU
15:52, — Politics
Countries of the EU are launching the EU’s Neighbourhood Investment Facility (NIF). Unlike the neighbouring Ukraine, Belarus has lost a chance to receive the EU’s assistance.
Mikola Statkevich: “We won’t play under scenario of authorities”
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15:27, — Politics
Mikola Statkevich, leader of the Belarusian Social Democratic Party (Narodnaya Hramada), says in case the authorities don’t liberalise the election process, the European coalition will support boycott of the parliamentary elections.
Political prisoner Syarhei Parsyukevich needs urgent operation
15:19, — Politics
Lawyer Vera Stramkouskaya, who had visited the leader of entrepreneurs in the Zhlobin detention center, said it.
Was Andrei Kim returned to pretrial detention center with ill eyes?
14:11, — Politics
Political prisoner Andrei Kim was transferred to the Minsk pretrial detention center from the prison hospital.
UN Human Rights Committee registers Belarusian opposition activist’s complaint
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13:45, — Politics
The UN Human Rights Committee has notified opposition activist Zhanna Abramava that it registered her complaint over two detentions.
There is no son Nikalay in income declaration of presidential candidate Lukashenka 2005
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13:17, — Politics
A heated discussion started in Belarusian blogs community. Unfatiguable Internet population has found information about family status, income and possessions of a candidate for presidency Alyaksandr Lukashenka on the web site of the Central Elections Committee of Belarus.
The youth paid tribute to memory of soldiers-winners (Photo)
13:07, — Politics
Activists of the civil campaign “European Belarus” paid tribute to memory of soldiers, who had died in the struggle against fascism in the World War II.
Belarusian will never be a slave (Photo)
13:05, — Politics
A new banner has appeared today on the bridge above Zhukov and Dzerzhinsky Avenues’ crossing. Activists of the civil campaign “European Belarus” wrote “Belarusian will never be a slave” on the banner.
If we won fascism, we will win Lukashism (Photo)
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12:24, — Politics
Dozens of new graffiti appeared on fences along railroad tracks in Minsk on 9 May.
One of the leaders of “European Belarus” was kept in police ‘glass’ 5 hours more after court
12:05, — Politics
After 10 days of arrest one of the leaders of the civil campaign “European Belarus” Mikola Statkevich, arrested for participation in an official May Day meeting.
Chair of Union of Poles in Belarus stands trial for organizing concert
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11:46, — Politics
A chair of the Union of Poles in Belarus Anzelika Borys faces an administrative penalty for organizing a concert of Polish group “Lombard” in Brest.
Alyaksandr Milinkevich met with French president on Victory Day
10:43, — Politics
Leader of the “For Freedom” movement Alyaksandr Milinkevich had a meeting with French President Nikolas Sarkozy on 9 May. They had a meeting in Paris in the Élysée Palace, residence of the French president.
State-run media officially presented Lukashenka’s son (Video)
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9:51, — Politics
On May 10 during a working visit to regions Alyaksandr Lukashenka told that 12-year education in schools is inexpedient. In his trip he was again accompanied by a little boy, called “Lukashenka Junior” in a TV program “Kontury” of ONT channel.
Young Front: Participation in such “election” is absurd
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8:56, — Politics
Young Front youth organisation joins boycott of the so called parliamentary election, held by the Belarusian authorities this autumn. “Participation in such “election” is not only useless, but also absurd, it may only legitimate self-proclaimed Lukashenka’s regime. The vote of the Belarusian people has been already stolen,” the Young Front statement says, published on the site of the organisation.
Jonathan Moore: Sanctions against other state-controlled Belarusian enterprises are possible
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18:35, — Politics
US Charge d’Affaires in Belarus Jonathan Moore doesn’t exclude his country will impose additional sanctions against Belarusian enterprises.
Europe tired of valueless promises of Belarusian authorities
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18:34, — Politics
Benita Ferrero-Waldner, EU’s Commissioner for External Relations and European Neighbourhood Policy, said she was deeply disappointed with the latest events in Belarus.
Vyachaslau Siuchyk: “Cattle is kept in better conditions than inmates in Staryja Darohi prison”
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15:48, — Politics
On May 8 after a 15 days arrest in a detention facility in the town of Staryja Darohi (Minsk district) a democratic activist Vyachaslau Siuchyk was released. “Cattle are kept in better conditions than inmates in Staryja Darohi prison. But the most awful thing is that these a standard conditions for every prison in Belarusian regional capital,” told the politician to the Charter’97 press-center.
