Belarus has executed two persons while their cases were under review by the UN Human Rights Committee. By doing this, international agreements have been violated. Belarus were not suposed to to carry out the executions while their cases were under consideration by UN, but the committee’s request to follow these rules was ignored, according to the UN news centre. “Our requests for interim measures [...]

How the Belarusian government treats it´s own citizens, is beyond critizism. When ordinary and peacefull demonstrators are out, to protest against the the oppression from the regime - heavy government and police hands clamps down over them, with more force then they should. The protests from the western countrys, are way to lax. We have to recognize, condemn and point at the governments hevyhanded [...]

“If the EU wants to take them, we will buy them a ticket and send them. No problem – take them! If they are such zealous supporters of political prisoners, we will pack them in a coach tomorrow. I will make a decision, as I have the right to make such decisions, and everyone, even those who were not imprisoned [...]

At wednesday, protests continued in Belarus. Once again, people were beaten and arrested. It has also been reported that one man got an epileptic seizure while being detained. At the same time in Stockholm, Sweden, a solidarity action in support of the people in Belarus and the revolution through social network was held.

Democracy in Belarus comes at a prize, for those who protest against the lack of democracy. People who try to protest against how the government behaves, are harassed by police and arrested on the spot. Over 100 persons were detained near the central railway station on sunday, during the official Independence Day. At least 70 persons were detained in the [...]

Support the handclap revolution in Belarus! Clap your hands in Stockholm! Where? The walk takes place in Stockholm and starts at Mynttorget in the old town. We will be walking along Drottninggatan to Sergels Torg. When? Wednesday, 6 July at 18:00. How? From time to time we clap our hands together. Otherwise, we will be silent: no speeches, no slogans, [...]