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Migrants and refugees

Report on the situation with the refugees and asylum-seekers from the Middle East in Belarus, October 2022

This report is prepared by the human rights organisation Human Constanta, which has been protecting the rights of foreigners and stateless people in Belarus for more than five years.

Nasta Lojka detained for the 3rd time in 2 months

On 28 October 2022, human rights defender Nasta Lojka was detained again. Official reasons for her arrest remain unknown.

Digital direct action in Belarus: hacktivists or vigilantes?

The notions of hacktivism and digital vigilantism – the latter often having a more negative connotation as compared to the former –  pose a challenge in terms of their public perception and legal regulation.

Review of the fight against “extremism” in Belarus in July-September 2022

The review reflects the main trends in the use of "anti-extremist" and "anti-terrorist" laws in Belarus from July to September 2022. We analyze the publications of state media, pro-government Telegram channels, independent media, and human rights organizations.

Nasta Lojka: arrested again, with no access to legal and medical assistance

On 21 September 2021 Belarusian authorities were supposed to release human rights defender Nasta Lojka after having served her 15-day administrative sentence for “petty hooliganism”. However, on the same day she was detained again and once again sentenced to 15 days in jail for “petty hooliganism” under Article 19.1 of the Code of Administrative Offenses.

Digital rights developments in Belarus: digital authoritarianism and digital resistance

The report analyzes the prevalent tendencies of digital authoritarianism in Belarus, the most common violations of human rights in the digital realm, as well as digital resistance tools used by civil society. The report also contains recommendations for the public and private sectors.

Nasta Lojka detained following a “Revolutionary Action” case hearing – Statement

Human rights defender Nasta Lojka was detained in Minsk city court following a hearing in the so-called “Revolutionary Action” group case. The reasons for her detention remain unknown. Digital Freedoms Lab

What is digital authoritarianism and how it limits Internet freedoms?

The Internet began as a space for freedom. Gradually, the states began to restrict it more and more. Digital authoritarianism is a fairly new term that has been picked up by many modern researchers. It includes a range of different restrictions on digital rights and is a way of exerting authoritarian control of cyberspace. Migrants and refugees

For the first time in 12 years, the official authorities of Belarus hosted a UN Special Rapporteur in the country

Human Constanta prepared a written report on the problems faced by migrants.