23 February 2023
Statement from PEN International in solidarity with people in Ukraine
Tomorrow marks one year since the Russian Federation launched a full-scale military invasion of Ukraine. According to the UN, 7,199 civilians have been killed and 11,756 injured, although the actual figures are likely much higher. Many are still reported missing. Over 14 million people have been forced to flee their homes. Over 2.8 million Ukrainians are in the Russian Federation and Belarus; most were forcibly displaced.
6 February 2023
9 September 2022
Twelve new names put on list of political prisoners
Joint statement by the Belarusian human rights community
5 September 2022
Five people convicted or accused of ‘incitement to hatred’ recognized as political prisoners
Statement by the human rights community of Belarus
1 September 2022
Another 18 people declared political prisoners
Joint statement by the Belarusian human rights community
30 August 2022
Three people recognized political prisoners
Joint statement by the Belarusian human rights community
26 August 2022
Five more people recognized political prisoners
Statement by the human rights community of Belarus
25 August 2022
Ten people recognized as political prisoners
Statement by the human rights community of Belarus
17 August 2022
Fifteen people recognized political prisoners
Joint statement by the Belarusian human rights community
16 August 2022
Six people prosecuted for anti-war actions recognized political prisoners
Statement by the human rights community of Belarus