16:51 Leader of “Civil Initiatives” went to law against Belarusian MFA

Public activist Uladzimer Katsora of Homel went to law demanding decision of the UN Commission on Human Rights on reopening of the regional non-governmental organisation “Civil Initiatives” to be fulfilled.

16:45 Another denial of “Belsayuzdruk” to independent mass media

Two more independent socio-political newspapers, “Novy Chas” and “Tovarisch”, have received an answer to their request to renew their distribution via newspaper kiosks.

16:08 Search in Alyaksandr Milinkevich’s headquarters (Updated, photo)

On November 18 property was distrained in the headquarters of Alyaksandr Milinkevich, the leader of the movement “For Freedom”. Officers of the court distrained everything: computers, office equipment, furniture and even things presented to the politician. Answering protests of oppositionists, officers of the court called in policemen. In fact a search is taking place in the headquarters. Leaders of “For Freedom” movement link this fact with “continuation of repressions against oppositionists in Belarus”.

14:44 The Financial Times: Repression still rules despite thaw towards EU

Stefan Wagstyl, Financial Times journalist, interviewed Lukashenka and talked with opposition leaders and activists.

12:46 Protests against Belarusian Investment Forum in London

A newspaper “Zvon” was handed out in front of the building where the Belarusian Investment Forum is held in London. An article “Businessmen in Belarusian prison” was published on its front page. Thus the protest against holding that event in the capital of the Great Britain was expressed.

12:19 Belarusian judge asked for political asylum in Poland

Former chairman of the Klimavichy district court Ihar Tsishkin asked for political asylum in Poland, Belsat reports.

12:07 Cancelling sanctions on Belarusian dictatorship: pro and con (Video)

Cancelling EU sanctions on Lukashenka and his officials was a topic of talk show Forum on independent TV Belsat.

11:45 Oppositionist Dzyanis Sadouski detained and searched on border

Dzyanis Sadouski, Executive secretary of the Organising committee on creating the Belarusian Christian Democracy party, was detained when crossing the Belarusian-Polish border last weekend.

10:35 If you want to enter Belarusian market, be friends with Lukashenka

Friendly terms with friendship with Belarusian ruler and his administration are necessary for opening the way to the Belarusian market.

9:40 Wives of opposition politicians called to KGB

On November 14, Nasta Chernik-Rymasheuskaya, wife of the co-chairman of the organising committee on creation the Belarusian Christian Democracy Vital Rymasheuski, was called to the KGB for evidence.

9:32 “Young Front” activist faces trial for solidarity rally

The leader of Pinsk branch of the “Young Front” Ales Lyubyanchuk faces trial for a recent rally in support of the political prisoner Alyaksandr Barazenka.

8:51 Corrupted judges remain at their posts. Yesman to judge political prisoner

Judges, accused by Lukashenka in corruption, continue to work, one of them, Yesman, will judge political prisoner Alyaksandr Barazenka.