DOCSLIB.ORG

Review-Chronicle of Human Violations in Belarus in 2009

Total Page：16

File Type：pdf, Size：1020Kb

Download full-text PDF Read full-text
Review-Chronicle of Human Violations in Belarus in 2009 The Human Rights Center Viasna Review-Chronicle of Human Violations in Belarus in 2009 Minsk 2010 Contents A year of disappointed hopes ................................................................7 Review-Chronicle of Human Rights Violations in Belarus in January 2009....................................................................9 Freedom to peaceful assemblies .................................................................................10 Activities of security services .....................................................................................11 Freedom of association ...............................................................................................12 Freedom of information ..............................................................................................13 Harassment of civil and political activists ..................................................................14 Politically motivated criminal cases ...........................................................................14 Freedom of conscience ...............................................................................................15 Prisoners’ rights ..........................................................................................................16 Review-Chronicle of Human Rights Violations in Belarus in February 2009................................................................17 Politically motivated criminal cases ...........................................................................19 Harassment of political and civil activists. Activities of security services .....................................................................................20 Freedom of peaceful assemblies .................................................................................22 Freedom of conscience ...............................................................................................23 Freedom of association ...............................................................................................24 Review-Chronicle of Human Rights Violations in Belarus Freedom of information ..............................................................................................25 in 2009 Review-Chronicle of Human Rights Violations The book was prepared on the basis of the short reviews of human rights violations in Belarus in March 2009 ....................................................................27 in each month of 2009. It opens with a general analysis of the socio-political situation Politically motivated criminal cases ...........................................................................29 during the specified period, a description of the important events and the reaction of the international community to them. This is followed by concrete facts of human rights Harassment of civil and political activists. violations illustrating the history of struggle of the Belarusian democratic community Activities of security services .....................................................................................30 for the fundamental rights and freedoms. Politically motivated criminal and administra- Freedom of peaceful assemblies .................................................................................32 tive persecution, trampling of the freedom of speech, prohibition of peaceful assemblies Freedom of association ...............................................................................................33 and denial of the right to association are among the most frequent violations. The book Freedom of information ..............................................................................................34 also features photos from the internet sources Politically motivated dismissals from work photo.bymedia.net, nn.by, svaboda.org, spring96.org and expulsions from educational establishments ........................................................34 4 5 Review-Chronicle of Human Rights Violations Review-Chronicle of Human Rights Violations in Belarus in April 2009 .......................................................................36 in Belarus in July-August 2009 ...........................................................66 Harassment of civil and political activists ..................................................................37 Freedom of association ...............................................................................................68 Freedom of association ...............................................................................................39 Harassment of civil and political activists ..................................................................69 Politically motivated criminal cases ...........................................................................40 Politically motivated criminal cases ...........................................................................71 Prison conditions .........................................................................................................42 Harassment of human rights defenders .......................................................................72 Freedom to peaceful assemblies .................................................................................42 Freedom to peaceful assemblies .................................................................................72 Freedom of information ..............................................................................................43 Freedom of information ..............................................................................................73 Activities of security services .....................................................................................44 Freedom of conscience ...............................................................................................75 Politically motivated dismissals from work Politically motivated dismissals from work and expulsions from educational establishments ........................................................45 and expulsions from educational establishments ........................................................76 Prison conditions .........................................................................................................76 Review-Chronicle of Human Rights Violations Death penalty ..............................................................................................................77 in Belarus in May 2009 ........................................................................46 Harassment of civil and political activists ..................................................................48 Review-Chronicle of Human Rights Violations Freedom of association ...............................................................................................49 in Belarus in September 2009 .............................................................78 Politically motivated criminal cases ...........................................................................50 Freedom of association ...............................................................................................80 Freedom of conscience ...............................................................................................51 Freedom of information ..............................................................................................80 Harassment of human rights defenders .......................................................................51 Freedom to peaceful assemblies .................................................................................81 Politically motivated dismissals from work Politically motivated criminal cases ...........................................................................82 and expulsions from educational establishments ........................................................51 Harassment of civil and political activists ..................................................................82 Freedom to peaceful assemblies .................................................................................52 Freedom of consciousness ..........................................................................................83 Freedom of information ..............................................................................................52 Activities of security services .....................................................................................84 Prison conditions .........................................................................................................54 Tortures and other kinds of cruel and inhuman treatment ..........................................84 Incitement of national and racial enmity ....................................................................55 Politically motivated dismissals from work Review-Chronicle of Human Rights Violations and expulsions from educational establishments ........................................................85 Prisoners’ rights ..........................................................................................................85 in Belarus in June 2009........................................................................56 Harassment of political and civil activists. Activities of security services .................58 Review-Chronicle of Human Rights Violations Freedom of association ...............................................................................................59 in Belarus in October 2009 ..................................................................86
Load more

Recommended publications
  • Lyakhovichi Was a Small Jewish Shtetl in Eastern Europe Ruled by Four Different Nations Over the Years
    Lyakhovichi, Home to our Busel Ancestors Judy Duchan February 29, 2016 Lyakhovichi was a small Jewish shtetl in Eastern Europe ruled by four different nations over the years. The town still exists, but it is no longer a Jewish shtetl. In its earliest days it was part of the Lithuania. Later, in 1772, because of various agreements and partitions among Eastern and Central European countries it was part of Poland. Then in 1795, when Poland was partitioned once again, it became part of Russia. During the Second World War the Jews of the town either left or were killed. The very latest geographic change for Lyakhovichi took place in 1991 when Belarussians declared themselves a free country, separate from the Soviet Union. Lyakhovichi then became part of Belarus, as it is today. These historic changes of Lyakhovichi’s are apparent when googling Lyakhovichi. The town shows up under various names and spellings: Lyakhovichi (Russian and Bellorussian), Lachowicze (Lithuanian and Polish), or Lechowitz (Yiddish). As it was in the day of our grandmother, Lyakhovichi is located on the route between the larger cities of Minsk and Pinsk, and even larger cities Warsaw and Moscow. Because of its strategic location it has played an outsized role throughout its history. Napoleon went through Lyachovichi on his way to Moscow in 1812, and during World War I it was the scene of heavy fighting between Russia and Germany. Here is an account its World War I role: 1915. The Germans are invading Russia. Every day there continues through Lechowitz a stream of covered wagons.
    [Show full text]
  • Testimony :: Stephen Nix
    Testimony :: Stephen Nix Regional Program Director, Eurasia - International Republican Institute Mr. Chairman, I wish to thank you for the opportunity to testify before the Commission today. We are on the eve of a presidential election in Belarus which holds vital importance for the people of Belarus. The government of the Republic of Belarus has the inherit mandate to hold elections which will ultimately voice the will of its people. Sadly, the government of Belarus has a track record of denying this responsibility to its people, its constitution, and the international community. Today, the citizens of Belarus are facing a nominal election in which their inherit right to choose their future will not be granted. The future of democracy in Belarus is of strategic importance; not only to its people, but to the success of the longevity of democracy in all the former Soviet republics. As we have witnessed in Georgia and Ukraine, it is inevitable that the time will come when the people stand up and demand their rightful place among their fellow citizens of democratic nations. How many more people must be imprisoned or fined or crushed before this time comes in Belarus? Mr. Chairman, the situation in Belarus is dire, but the beacon of hope in Belarus is shining. In the midst of repeated human rights violations and continual repression of freedoms, a coalition of pro-democratic activists has emerged and united to offer a voice for the oppressed. The courage, unselfishness and determination of this coalition are truly admirable. It is vitally important that the United States and Europe remain committed to their support of this democratic coalition; not only in the run up to the election, but post-election as well.
    [Show full text]
  • The Year in Elections, 2013: the World's Flawed and Failed Contests
    The Year in Elections, 2013: The World's Flawed and Failed Contests The Harvard community has made this article openly available. Please share how this access benefits you. Your story matters Citation Norris, Pippa, Richard W. Frank, and Ferran Martinez i Coma. 2014. The Year in Elections 2013: The World's Flawed and Failed Contests. The Electoral Integrity Project. Published Version http://www.electoralintegrityproject.com/ Citable link http://nrs.harvard.edu/urn-3:HUL.InstRepos:11744445 Terms of Use This article was downloaded from Harvard University’s DASH repository, and is made available under the terms and conditions applicable to Other Posted Material, as set forth at http:// nrs.harvard.edu/urn-3:HUL.InstRepos:dash.current.terms-of- use#LAA THE YEAR IN ELECTIONS, 2013 THE WORLD’S FLAWED AND FAILED CONTESTS Pippa Norris, Richard W. Frank, and Ferran Martínez i Coma February 2014 THE YEAR IN ELECTIONS, 2013 WWW. ELECTORALINTEGRITYPROJECT.COM The Electoral Integrity Project Department of Government and International Relations Merewether Building, HO4 University of Sydney, NSW 2006 Phone: +61(2) 9351 6041 Email: [email protected] Web: http://www.electoralintegrityproject.com Copyright © Pippa Norris, Ferran Martínez i Coma, and Richard W. Frank 2014. All rights reserved. Photo credits Cover photo: ‘Ballot for national election.’ by Daniel Littlewood, http://www.flickr.com/photos/daniellittlewood/413339945. Licence at http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0. Page 6 and 18: ‘Ballot sections are separated for counting.’ by Brittany Danisch, http://www.flickr.com/photos/bdanisch/6084970163/ Licence at http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0. Page 8: ‘Women in Pakistan wait to vote’ by DFID - UK Department for International Development, http://www.flickr.com/photos/dfid/8735821208/ Licence at http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0.
    [Show full text]
  • Elaboration of Priority Components of the Transboundary Neman/Nemunas River Basin Management Plan (Key Findings)
    Elaboration of Priority Components of the Transboundary Neman/Nemunas River Basin Management Plan (Key Findings) June 2018 Disclaimer: This report was prepared with the financial assistance of the European Union. The views expressed herein can in no way be taken to reflect the official opinion of the European Union. TABLE OF CONTENTS EXECUTIVE SUMMARY ..................................................................................................................... 3 1 OVERVIEW OF THE NEMAN RIVER BASIN ON THE TERRITORY OF BELARUS ............................... 5 1.1 General description of the Neman River basin on the territory of Belarus .......................... 5 1.2 Description of the hydrographic network ............................................................................. 9 1.3 General description of land runoff changes and projections with account of climate change........................................................................................................................................ 11 2 IDENTIFICATION (DELINEATION) AND TYPOLOGY OF SURFACE WATER BODIES IN THE NEMAN RIVER BASIN ON THE TERRITORY OF BELARUS ............................................................................. 12 3 IDENTIFICATION (DELINEATION) AND MAPPING OF GROUNDWATER BODIES IN THE NEMAN RIVER BASIN ................................................................................................................................... 16 4 IDENTIFICATION OF SOURCES OF HEAVY IMPACT AND EFFECTS OF HUMAN ACTIVITY ON SURFACE WATER BODIES
    [Show full text]
  • ZRBG – Ghetto-Liste (Stand: 01.08.2014) Sofern Eine Beschäftigung I
    ZRBG – Ghetto-Liste (Stand: 01.08.2014) Sofern eine Beschäftigung i. S. d. ZRBG schon vor dem angegebenen Eröffnungszeitpunkt glaubhaft gemacht ist, kann für die folgenden Gebiete auf den Beginn der Ghettoisierung nach Verordnungslage abgestellt werden: - Generalgouvernement (ohne Galizien): 01.01.1940 - Galizien: 06.09.1941 - Bialystok: 02.08.1941 - Reichskommissariat Ostland (Weißrussland/Weißruthenien): 02.08.1941 - Reichskommissariat Ukraine (Wolhynien/Shitomir): 05.09.1941 Eine Vorlage an die Untergruppe ZRBG ist in diesen Fällen nicht erforderlich. Datum der Nr. Ort: Gebiet: Eröffnung: Liquidierung: Deportationen: Bemerkungen: Quelle: Ergänzung Abaujszanto, 5613 Ungarn, Encyclopedia of Jewish Life, Braham: Abaújszántó [Hun] 16.04.1944 13.07.1944 Kassa, Auschwitz 27.04.2010 (5010) Operationszone I Enciklopédiája (Szántó) Reichskommissariat Aboltsy [Bel] Ostland (1941-1944), (Oboltsy [Rus], 5614 Generalbezirk 14.08.1941 04.06.1942 Encyclopedia of Jewish Life, 2001 24.03.2009 Oboltzi [Yid], Weißruthenien, heute Obolce [Pol]) Gebiet Vitebsk Abony [Hun] (Abon, Ungarn, 5443 Nagyabony, 16.04.1944 13.07.1944 Encyclopedia of Jewish Life 2001 11.11.2009 Operationszone IV Szolnokabony) Ungarn, Szeged, 3500 Ada 16.04.1944 13.07.1944 Braham: Enciklopédiája 09.11.2009 Operationszone IV Auschwitz Generalgouvernement, 3501 Adamow Distrikt Lublin (1939- 01.01.1940 20.12.1942 Kossoy, Encyclopedia of Jewish Life 09.11.2009 1944) Reichskommissariat Aizpute 3502 Ostland (1941-1944), 02.08.1941 27.10.1941 USHMM 02.2008 09.11.2009 (Hosenpoth) Generalbezirk
    [Show full text]
  • The EU and Belarus – a Relationship with Reservations Dr
    BELARUS AND THE EU: FROM ISOLATION TOWARDS COOPERATION EDITED BY DR. HANS-GEORG WIECK AND STEPHAN MALERIUS VILNIUS 2011 UDK 327(476+4) Be-131 BELARUS AND THE EU: FROM ISOLATION TOWARDS COOPERATION Authors: Dr. Hans-Georg Wieck, Dr. Vitali Silitski, Dr. Kai-Olaf Lang, Dr. Martin Koopmann, Andrei Yahorau, Dr. Svetlana Matskevich, Valeri Fadeev, Dr. Andrei Kazakevich, Dr. Mikhail Pastukhou, Leonid Kalitenya, Alexander Chubrik Editors: Dr. Hans-Georg Wieck, Stephan Malerius This is a joint publication of the Centre for European Studies and the Konrad- Adenauer-Stiftung. This publication has received funding from the European Parliament. Sole responsibility for facts or opinions expressed in this publication rests with the authors. The Centre for European Studies, the Konrad-Adenauer- Stiftung and the European Parliament assume no responsibility either for the information contained in the publication or its subsequent use. ISBN 978-609-95320-1-1 © 2011, Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung e.V., Sankt Augustin / Berlin © Front cover photo: Jan Brykczynski CONTENTS 5 | Consultancy PROJECT: BELARUS AND THE EU Dr. Hans-Georg Wieck 13 | BELARUS IN AN INTERnational CONTEXT Dr. Vitali Silitski 22 | THE EU and BELARUS – A Relationship WITH RESERvations Dr. Kai-Olaf Lang, Dr. Martin Koopmann 34 | CIVIL SOCIETY: AN analysis OF THE situation AND diRECTIONS FOR REFORM Andrei Yahorau 53 | Education IN BELARUS: REFORM AND COOPERation WITH THE EU Dr. Svetlana Matskevich 70 | State bodies, CONSTITUTIONAL REALITY AND FORMS OF RULE Valeri Fadeev 79 | JudiciaRY AND law
    [Show full text]
  • Protests in Belarus (1994-2011) .Pdf
    Number of Participants Number of Day Month Year Location (numeric) Arrests Topic Organizing Group Sources UPI "Belarus against Marks Russification of National Front of Independence 27 7 1994 Minsk 6500 0 Belarus Belarus Day" "the state's decision to discontinue eight [opposition] UPI "Belarussians 4 1 1995 Minsk 300 0 newspapers" protest press ban" " lower taxes, increase wages, create new jobs and enlarge AP "Thousands spending for health Rally In Minsk care, education Against Low Pay, 26 1 1995 Minsk 40000 0 and science." Unions Price Hikes" "introduction of teaching in the BBC World "Police Belarussian confiscate grenade language at higher at Belarussian educational Assembly of language 15 2 1995 unk 100 1 establishments," Belarussian Gentry demonstration" PAP News Wire Financing of "BELARUSSIAN construction of ASSOCIATION OF POLES DEMAND Polish language POLES IN POLISH SCHOOL 1 3 1995 Minsk 10 0 school BELARUS IN GRODNO" BBC World " Police arrest student activists Procession of for burning state 24 5 1995 Minsk 70 30 Uknown Political Convicts flag" ITAR-TASS "Minsk workers march on Police arrest presidential student activists residence in payment of back for burning state protest at wage 17 7 1995 Minsk . 0 wages flag arrears" AFP "Security forces arrest Minsk Minsk Metro metro strike 21 8 1995 Minsk 150 1 Metro strike Workers leaders" Number of Participants Number of Day Month Year Location (numeric) Arrests Topic Organizing Group Sources Interfax "Belarusian Popular Front Reconsideration of protests against oil oil agreement with
    [Show full text]
  • Review-Chronicle of Human Rights Violations in Belarus in November 2009 in Belarus November Started with the Population's Pani
    Review-Chronicle of Human Rights Violations in Belarus in November 2009 In Belarus November started with the population’s panic caused by the epidemic of an acute virus disease that often brought such complication as pneumonia. Though the World Health Organization declared a swine influenza pandemic, on 1 November the deputy minister of health Valiantsina Kachan stated that there was no swine flu in Belarus, irrespective of the fact that tests for swine flu were carried out only in severe cases or after the death of patients. Everybody was well aware that one could die of pneumonia and the medical institutions were overcrowded. However, there was no information about the number of deaths and hospitalizations in Belarus, as the Belarusian officials kept silence. For several day the people bought up all antivirus medicines, masks, etc. Only on 6 November, after an avalanche of alarming news in independent media and internet, the authorities announced holding additional anti-epidemic actions in Minsk and closed educational establishments for quarantine. On the other hand, on 4 November the first deputy minister of information Liliya Ananich stated the ministry ‘will stop any attempts to misinform the population of the country’. The same day Valiantsina Kachan voiced the data from which it followed that 19 people died of pneumonia during the two last weeks. All of them were tested for swine flu and in seven cases the tests were positive. This was all official information. Meanwhile, for 2-29 November 170 819 cases of swine flu and acute respiratory viral infection were registered in Homel oblast alone.
    [Show full text]
  • Review-Chronicle
    REVIEW-CHRONICLE OF THE HUMAN RIGHTS VIOLATIONS IN BELARUS IN 1999 2 REVIEW-CHRONICLE OF THE HUMAN RIGHTS VIOLATIONS IN BELARUS IN 1999 INTRODUCTION: GENERAL CONCLUSIONS The year of 1999 was the last year of Alexander Lukashenka’s original mandate. In 1994 having used the machinery of democratic procedure he was elected president of the Republic of Belarus for five years term. But in 1996 A.Lukashenka conducted illegal, non-free and unfair referendum and by it prolonged his mandate to seven years. Constitutional Court’s judges and deputies of the Supreme Soviet that resisted to A.Lukashenka’s dictatorial intentions were dismissed. Thus provisions of the Constitution of the Republic of Belarus were broken. Attempt to conduct presidential elections done by the legitimate Supreme Soviet of the 13th convocation was supported by the most influential opposition parties and movements. But Belarusan authorities did their best to prevent opposition from succeeding in presidential elections and subjected people involved in election campaign to different kinds of repressions. Regime didn’t balk at anything in the struggle with its opponents. Detentions and arrests, persecutions of its organisers and participants, warnings, penalties and imprisonment followed every opposition-organised action… Yet the year of 1999 became a year of mass actions of protest of Belarusan people against a union with Russia imposed by the authorities to the people. In 1999 the OSCE Advisory and Monitoring Group in Belarus made an attempt to arrange talks between Belarusan authorities and opposition. This year will go down to history as a year when some of prominent politicians and fighters against the regime disappeared, when unprecedented number of criminal proceedings against opposition leaders and participants of mass actions of protest was instituted..
    [Show full text]
  • Sacred Places Europe: 108 Destinations
    Reviews from Sacred Places Around the World “… the ruins, mountains, sanctuaries, lost cities, and pilgrimage routes held sacred around the world.” (Book Passage 1/2000) “For each site, Brad Olsen provides historical background, a description of the site and its special features, and directions for getting there.” (Theology Digest Summer, 2000) “(Readers) will thrill to the wonderful history and the vibrations of the world’s sacred healing places.” (East & West 2/2000) “Sites that emanate the energy of sacred spots.” (The Sunday Times 1/2000) “Sacred sites (to) the ruins, sanctuaries, mountains, lost cities, temples, and pilgrimage routes of ancient civilizations.” (San Francisco Chronicle 1/2000) “Many sacred places are now bustling tourist and pilgrimage desti- nations. But no crowd or souvenir shop can stand in the way of a traveler with great intentions and zero expectations.” (Spirituality & Health Summer, 2000) “Unleash your imagination by going on a mystical journey. Brad Olsen gives his take on some of the most amazing and unexplained spots on the globe — including the underwater ruins of Bimini, which seems to point the way to the Lost City of Atlantis. You can choose to take an armchair pilgrimage (the book is a fascinating read) or follow his tips on how to travel to these powerful sites yourself.” (Mode 7/2000) “Should you be inspired to make a pilgrimage of your own, you might want to pick up a copy of Brad Olsen’s guide to the world’s sacred places. Olsen’s marvelous drawings and mysterious maps enhance a package that is as bizarre as it is wonderfully acces- sible.
    [Show full text]
  • Subbuteo2020online.Pdf
    ПРАВИЛА ДЛЯ АВТОРОВ в списке литературы: книги: Паевский В. А. Демография птиц. — Л., 1985. 1) В сборнике «Subbuteo» публикуются статьи — 285 с. и краткие сообщения по всем проблемам орнитоло- статьи: Ивановский В. В. Прошлое, настоящее и бу- гии, материалы полевых исследований, а также об- дущее сапсана в Беларуси // Труды Зоол. музея БГУ, т. 1 зорные работы. Принимаются рукописи объемом до — Минск, 1995. — С. 295–301. 10 страниц машинописи. Работы более крупного объ- тезисы: Самусенко И. Э. Аистообразные — эталон- ема могут быть приняты к опубликованию при специ- но-индикационная группа птиц // Материалы 10-й альном согласовании с редакционной коллегией. Всесоюзн. орнитол. конф., ч. 2, кн. 2. — Минск, 1991. 2) Статьи объемом более 1 стр. машинописи при- — С. 197–198. нимаются только в электронном варианте. Редакция оставляет за собой право редактирова- 3) Статьи и заметки объемом до 1 стр. принима- ния рукописей. Корректура иногородним авторам не ются либо в электронном, либо в машинописном ва- высылается. Возможно возвращение рукописей на рианте. Текст должен быть напечатан на белой бумаге доработку. стандартного формата А4 (21 х 30 см) через 2 интерва- В одном номере бюллетеня публикуется, как пра- ла, не более 60 знаков в строке и 30 строк на странице. вило, не более двух работ одного автора. Исключение Статьи, сообщения и заметки в рукописном вари- может быть сделано для работ в соавторстве. анте принимаются только в виде исключения от орни- Авторов просим по возможности кроме полного тологов-любителей, студентов и учащихся. почтового адреса указывать номер телефона, адрес 4) Текст работы должен быть оформлен в следую- электронной почты. щем порядке: заглавие (заглавными буквами того же шрифта, что Рукописи направлять по адресу: Гричику В.
    [Show full text]
  • Sanctions Program: Belarus: Verordnung Vom 11. Dezember 2020 Über Massnahmen Gegenüber Belarus (SR 946.231.116.9), Anhang 1 Origin: EU Sanctions: Art
    Federal Department of Economic Affairs, Education and Research EAER State Secretariat for Economic Affairs SECO Bilateral Economic Relations Sanctions Version of 07.07.2021 Sanctions program: Belarus: Verordnung vom 11. Dezember 2020 über Massnahmen gegenüber Belarus (SR 946.231.116.9), Anhang 1 Origin: EU Sanctions: Art. 2 Abs. 1 (Finanzsanktionen) und Art. 3 Abs. 1 (Ein- und Durchreiseverbot) Sanctions program: Bélarus: Ordonnance du 11 décembre 2020 instituant des mesures à l’encontre du Bélarus (RS 946.231.116.9), annexe 1 Origin: EU Sanctions: art. 2, al. 1 (Sanctions financières) et art. 3, al. 1 (Interdiction de séjour et de transit) Sanctions program: Bielorussia: Ordinanza del 11 dicembre 2020 che istituisce provvedimenti nei confronti della Bielorussia (RS 946.231.116.9), allegato 1 Origin: EU Sanctions: art. 2 cpv. 1 (Sanzioni finanziarie) e art. 3 cpv. 1 (Divieto di entrata e di transito) Individuals SSID: 20-45419 Name: Buhuk Natallia Mikhailauna Spelling variant: a) БУГУК Наталля Мiхайлаўна (Belarusian) b) Buguk Natalia Mikhailovna (Russian) c) БУГУК Наталья Михайловна (Russian) Sex: W DOB: 19 Dec 1989 POB: Minsk, Belarus Nationality: Belarus Justification: In her position as judge at the Fruzensky district court in Minsk, Natallia Buhuk is responsible for numerous politically motivated rulings against journalists and protesters, in particular the sentencing of Katsiaryna Bakhvalava (Andreyeva) and Darya Chultsova. Violations of rights of defence and of right to a fair trial were reported during trials conducted under her supervision. She is therefore responsible for serious human rights violations and for seriously undermining the rule of law, as well as for the repression of civil society and democratic opposition.
    [Show full text]