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Sport and Human Rights. Overview april-june 2023

Today, the world of professional sport is changing rapidly. This is influenced by ongoing socio-political events, changes in the approach to governance by international sports organisations, and a strong demand for changes in the working conditions from professional athletes. In this analysis for April-June 2023, we have examined the most significant events and news in […]

Migrants at the Belarus-EU Border: key issues documented by the UN Special Rapporteur

From July 16 to July 20, 2022, the UN Special Rapporteur on the Human Rights of Migrants visited Belarus to assess the human rights situation of migrants at the border between Belarus and Poland. The findings and recommendations resulting from this country visit are outlined in a report published on May 18, 2023.

Overview of the fight against “extremism” in Belarus for April-June 2023

The review reflects the main trends in the use of markers “extremism” and “terrorism” in Belarus from April to June 2023. We investigate the publications of state media, pro-government Telegram channels, independent media, and human rights organizations.

Migrants and refugees

Statement on the extradition of tajik activist Nizomiddin Nasriddin from Belarus

On July 24, it became known that activist Nizomiddin Nasriddinov was extradited from Belarus to Tajikistan, where he faces serious risk of torture due to his political beliefs. There is no information available about Nizomiddin’s current situation in Tajikistan.

Belarus authorities should immediately and unconditionally release woman human rights defender Nasta Loika

16 international and Belarusian human rights organizations call for Nasta Loika’s immediate and unconditional release. 

Statement by Human Constanta team on the trial of human rights defender Anastasia Loika 

The trial against our colleague human rights defender Anastasia Loika (Nasta Lojka) is beginning in the Minsk City Court on 13 June 2023 at 10-30 a.m.

Overview of the fight against “extremism” in Belarus for January-March 2023

The overview reflects the main trends in the use of the markers "extremism" and "terrorism" in Belarus from January to March 2023. Migrants and refugees

The Supreme Court has agreed with the decision of the Prosecutor General’s Office, and Tajik activist Nizomiddin Nasriddinov may soon be extradited to Tajikistan

On Thursday, April 20, the Supreme Court of Belarus considered an appeal against the decision of the Grodno Regional Court to extradite activist Nizomiddin Nasriddinov to Tajikistan. Migrants and refugees

Free legal office for the protection of the rights of foreign citizens and stateless persons: report for 2022

This report provides an overview of the activities of the Free legal office, the specifics of applications and a description of the legislative and enforcement challenges that we faced in 2022.