17:51 Iryna Khalip: Had EU imposed sanctions, one day would be enough for all political prisoners to be released

The wife of Andrei Sannikov, a political prisoner, believes that European politicians act in an unprincipled way unfortunately.

16:43 Pavel Sevyarynets: Sannikov is number one enemy for the regime

Political prisoner Pavel Sevyarynets thinks the regime wants to physically remove its opponents.

14:46 PACE calls upon sanctions against Belarusian dictatorship

The Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe has adopted a harsh resolution on Belarus.

13:43 BAJ: 2011 was among darkest for Belarusian media

Deputy Chairman of the Belarusian Association of Journalists Alyaksandr Starikevich believes that Belarus’ descend in the freedom of press to the 168th position was “absolutely unavoidable” because of 2011 events in the country.

13:17 Volha Bandarenka: It’s possible Sannikov won’t be released to prevent him from telling what they did to him

Former political prisoners and relatives of the prisoners of the regime comment on information about Sannikov.

12:45 Belarusian Constitutional Court ready to review its position on death penalty

The Constitutional Court of Belarus may clarify its position on the death penalty if an appropriate appeal from authorized bodies is received.

12:22 Iryna Khalip: Lukashenka’s aim not to release Sannikov from prison alive

The wife of the presidential candidate Andrei Sannikov held an urgent press-conference on January 25.

11:51 Belarusians picketing PACE headquarters in Strasburg

The situation in Belarus is expected to be discussed today in the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe.

11:34 Statkevich released from punishment cell, no news from Lobau

On January 24, Mikalai Statkevich was released from an isolation cell in Mahilou prison after 10-day punishment. The political prisoner met with his lawyer.

11:18 Stefan Fuele supports “Vyasna”

The European Commissioner for Enlargement and European Neighbourhood Policy Stefan Fuele had a meeting with deputy chairman of “Vyasna” human rights centre Valyantsin Stefanovich.

10:48 Alyaksandr Mauchnau remains in custody

The information was received from the mother of the political prisoner.

9:24 Martin Schulz: All political prisoners should be released

The new president of the European Parliament condemned the court decision in Byalyatski’s case.