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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…

Andrei Paluda on the death penalty: “Without systemic changes, there will be no serious progress in solving the problem”

Andrei Paluda on the death penalty: “Without systemic changes, there will be no serious progress in solving the problem”

The annual Week Against the Death Penalty will be held in Belarus for the ninth time from October 5 to 10. Czytaj więcej…

UNHRC confirms multiple violations in case of executed prisoner Aliaksei Mikhalenia

UNHRC confirms multiple violations in case of executed prisoner Aliaksei Mikhalenia

The Committee concludes that that Mikhalenia’s right to life under article 6 of the Covenant was violated, since he was sentenced to death after an unfair trial. Czytaj więcej…

Death convict Viktar Skrundzik executed, state-owned TV reports

Death convict Viktar Skrundzik executed, state-owned TV reports

Death row prisoner Viktar Skrundzik has been executed, according to a report by the government-controlled broadcaster STV. Czytaj więcej…

“No more fear they can be taken out for execution”. The Kostseu brothers meet with family for first time after pardon

“No more fear they can be taken out for execution”. The Kostseu brothers meet with family for first time after pardon

Illia Kostseu and Stanislau Kostseu, two brothers and former death row prisoners, have been allowed to see their family for the first time since they were pardoned in April 2021, according to their sister Hanna. Czytaj więcej…

Viasna’s Andrei Paluda leaves Belarus, describes detention conditions as inhuman

Viasna’s Andrei Paluda leaves Belarus, describes detention conditions as inhuman

Andrei Paluda, human rights defender of the Human Rights Center "Viasna" and coordinator of the campaign “Human Rights Defenders against the Death Penalty in Belarus”, has left Belarus after detention and imminent criminal charges. Czytaj więcej…

Death penalty in Belarus in the context of global justice. Is abolition possible?

Death penalty in Belarus in the context of global justice. Is abolition possible?

The death penalty in Belarus is a relevant and urgent Global Justice issue, as the global community represented by international institutions can push the state in Belarus towards abolition. Czytaj więcej…

EU deplores likely execution of Viktar Paulau

EU deplores likely execution of Viktar Paulau

Statement by the Spokesperson on a likely execution Czytaj więcej…

Death row prisoner Viktar Paulau “most likely executed”, convict’s sister said

Death row prisoner Viktar Paulau “most likely executed”, convict’s sister said

Death row inmate Viktar Paulau was “most likely executed,” the convict’s sister Raisa told Andrei Paluda, coordinator of the campaign “Human Rights Defenders against the Death Penalty in Belarus”. Czytaj więcej…

Supreme Court confirms death sentence for Viktar Skrundzik

Supreme Court confirms death sentence for Viktar Skrundzik

The Judicial Chamber on Criminal Case of the Supreme Court of Belarus has dismissed an appeal filed by death row prisoner Viktar Skrundzik. The convict will be executed, unless pardoned by Aliaksandr Lukashenka. Czytaj więcej…

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