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Condemned prisoner's death date revealed more than a year after the execution

Condemned prisoner's death date revealed more than a year after the execution

This is not the first time details of execution remain not known for a long time. Czytaj więcej…

Andrei Paluda: “Authorities still consider the death penalty as a deterrent”

Andrei Paluda: “Authorities still consider the death penalty as a deterrent”

Human rights defender comments on the bill that introduces the death penalty for treason by an official or a military officer. Czytaj więcej…

Tsikhanouskaya: “Activists live in fear of being shot dead”

Tsikhanouskaya: “Activists live in fear of being shot dead”

The democratic leader of Belarus addresses the participants of the 8th World Congress against the Death Penalty.   Czytaj więcej…

“It is all the more urgent to come together”: World Congress Against the Death Penalty starts

“It is all the more urgent to come together”: World Congress Against the Death Penalty starts

Over a thousand people from 90 countries including Belarus participate in the event. Czytaj więcej…

Andrei Paluda: “I hope there will be no more death sentences”

Andrei Paluda: “I hope there will be no more death sentences”

Human rights defenders against the death penalty campaign coordinator on evolution of death penalty perception and campaign highlights. Czytaj więcej…

The UN HRC found a violation of the rights of the mother of executed Pavel Selyun

The UN HRC found a violation of the rights of the mother of executed Pavel Selyun

Human Rights Defenders Against the Death Penalty recalls the case of Pavel Selyun, tells what rights of the mother of the executed Belarusian were violated, and campaign coordinator Andrei Paluda explains why this decision is important for the Belarusian society Czytaj więcej…

Amnesty International: Belarus remains the only country in Europe carrying out executions

Amnesty International: Belarus remains the only country in Europe carrying out executions

Annual review of the death penalty covers the judicial use of the death penalty for the period January to December 2021 Czytaj więcej…

State Department: The perpetrators of human rights abuses will be held to account

State Department: The perpetrators of human rights abuses will be held to account

US Department of State issued a statement regarding the amendments to the Criminal Code of Belarus that permit the use of the death penalty for individuals convicted of ‘attempted acts of terrorism’ Czytaj więcej…

Amnesty International: New death penalty law is the ultimate attack on human rights

Amnesty International: New death penalty law is the ultimate attack on human rights

Belarusian authorities have adopted a new law which introduces the death penalty for “attempts to carry out acts of terrorism.” Czytaj więcej…

We strongly protest against expansion of the death penalty in Belarus

We strongly protest against expansion of the death penalty in Belarus

Belarus must ensure compliance with international human rights obligations and refrain from amending legislation aimed at expanding the use of the death penalty Czytaj więcej…

Belarus to introduce the death penalty for attempted acts of terrorism

Belarus to introduce the death penalty for attempted acts of terrorism

The relevant amendments to the Criminal Code passed by the House of Representatives Czytaj więcej…

UN Human Rights Committee condemns execution of Victor Pavlov

UN Human Rights Committee condemns execution of Victor Pavlov

The Committee had requested Belarus to halt his execution while the independent experts examined his allegations of human rights violations Czytaj więcej…

EU urges Belarus to move towards death penalty abolition

EU urges Belarus to move towards death penalty abolition

Video address by Dirk Schuebel, head of the EU Delegation to Belarus, on the occasion of the European and World Day against the Death Penalty Czytaj więcej…

Slovenia resolutely opposes the death penalty in all circumstances

Slovenia resolutely opposes the death penalty in all circumstances

Statement of the Embassy of the Republic of Slovenia to Belarus, marking the World Day Against the Death Penalty Czytaj więcej…

Swiss ambassador Claude Altermatt:

Swiss ambassador Claude Altermatt: "The trend towards worldwide abolition of the capital punishment is continuing"

On the occasion of the World Day Against the Death Penalty, Switzerland reaffirms its strong commitment to support this trend, to safeguard any achieved progress. Czytaj więcej…

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