RFE/RL WATCHDOG
11/24/2011 5:17:35 PM
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 Belarusian Rights Activist Jailed A Belarusian court has sentenced human rights activist Ales Byalyatski to 4 1/2 years in prison for tax evasion. More  Jailed Belarus Opposition Leader's Location Unclear The whereabouts of a jailed former Belarusian presidential candidate remains unclear. More  Kazakh Sues Over Imprisonment A Kazakh activist has filed a lawsuit against a court in Almaty, claiming she was wrongfully imprisoned earlier this year. More  Embattled Belarusian Journalist Receives Polish Media Award A journalist for a top Polish daily convicted in Belarus of defaming President Alyaksandr Lukashenka has received a Polish award. More  Armenian Editors Skeptical About Court Ruling On Libel The editors of some of Armenia's leading newspapers have downplayed the significance of a Constitutional Court decision meant to limit libel lawsuits against the media. More |
