CHARTER'97 BELARUS NEWS UPDATE
April, 8, 2008
http://charter97.org/en/news/
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ADDRESS OF YOUTH LEADERS TO BELARUSIANS ABROAD, TO FRIENDS OF BELARUS IN WORLD
8.04.2008, 13:10
Friends! The Belarusian authorities have tightened repression against democratic activists for the first moths of 2008. Solemn peaceful demonstration on 25 March, dedicated to proclamation of the Belarusian National Republics independence, was broken up violently. Dozens of its participants were beaten up by riot militia, more than 100 people were detained.
http://www.charter97.org/en/news/2008/4/8/5541/
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BELARUSIAN MINISTRY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS RESENTED EU SANCTIONS
8.04.2008, 17:59
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Belarus thinks the EU sanctions are incompatible with civilised relations between countries.
http://www.charter97.org/en/news/2008/4/8/5553/
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YOUNG FRONT ACTIVIST FINED OF 50 BASIC UNITS
8.04.2008, 17:52
The Polatsk city court sentenced youth activist Katsyaryna Salauyova to a fine of 50 basic units 1,750,000 Belarusian rubles (820 dollars).
http://www.charter97.org/en/news/2008/4/8/5552/
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LORD BELLS PLAN LOST?
8.04.2008, 15:19
Neither the Presidential Administration nor the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Belarus saw Lord Bells plan on improving image of the Belarusian authorities.
http://www.charter97.org/en/news/2008/4/8/5545/
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LUKASHENKA IGNORED RELIGIOUS FEELINGS OF PEOPLE
8.04.2008, 14:02
Alyaksandr Lukashenka refused to make a proposal to the Constitutional Court on the reviewing of the Law on Conscience and Religious Organisations.
http://www.charter97.org/en/news/2008/4/8/5543/
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GRASSROOTS PROTEST ACTIONS IN POLATSK. SOME PEOPLE DETAINED
8.04.2008, 12:59
Militia began to detain people near the Polatsk city court where youth activist Katsyaryna Salauyova has trial. Young Front activists came to the building with banner Young Front and shouted Regime is stinkeroo, Kasya were with you!, Believe! Can! Win!, Long live Belarus!
http://www.charter97.org/en/news/2008/4/8/5540/
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PEOPLE ARE NOT ALLOWED INTO COURTROOM WHERE KASYA SALAUYOVA HAS TRIAL
8.04.2008, 11:15
About 50 people came to support the girl, including Alyaksandr Milinkevich, leader of the for Freedom movement; Paval Sevyarynets, co-head of the Belarusian Christian Party; politician Vyachayslau Siuchyk; and Jonathan Moore, Deputy Chief of Mission at the U.S. Embassy.
http://www.charter97.org/en/news/2008/4/8/5533/
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YURY ZAKHARANKAS CASE EXTENDED AGAIN
8.04.2008, 10:54
The Minsk prosecutors office extended for 3 months the criminal case on disappearance of Yury Zakharanka, former minster of the internal affairs, Radio Svaboda reports.
http://www.charter97.org/en/news/2008/4/8/5531/
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KASYA SALAUYOVA FACES TWO YEARS OF IMPRISONMENT
8.04.2008, 9:55
Kasya Salauyova has trial in the Polatsk city court today. The girl is accused of participation in unregistered organisation Young Front. She faces up to three years of imprisonment.
http://www.charter97.org/en/news/2008/4/8/5527/
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STRUGGLE AGAINST SATELLITE ANTENNAS BEGAN IN MINSK AGAIN
8.04.2008, 9:16
Minsk owners of satellite antennas received instructions from utility and municipal services. By 7 April they must file documents, allowing to install dishes and air conditioners.
http://www.charter97.org/en/news/2008/4/8/5525/
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CHARTER'97 BELARUS NEWS UPDATE
April, 8, 2008
http://charter97.org/en/news/