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International Accountability Platform for Belarus @iapbelarus.org · 11h

Universal Jurisdiction in Poland & the Region On 6 October, in the margins of the OSCE Warsaw Human Dimension Conference, experts will gather for the side event “Universal Jurisdiction in Poland and the Wider Region: Opportunities to Expand and Ensure Justice for Survivors of International Crimes.”

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International Accountability Platform for Belarus @iapbelarus.org · 29/09/2026

These findings closely align with the conclusions of the recent UN Secretary-General's report, "Cooperation with the United Nations, its representatives and mechanisms in the field of human rights," presented at #HRC63. 🔗 UN Secretary-General's report: www.ohchr.org/sites/defaul...

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International Accountability Platform for Belarus @iapbelarus.org · 29/09/2026

Of particular concern to the UN Experts is the increasingly digital nature of transnational repression, including through the use of social media and messaging platforms to engage in targeted stigmatization and smear campaigns, online harassment, threats, disinformation, and defamation.

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International Accountability Platform for Belarus @iapbelarus.org · 29/09/2026

❗ UN Experts Issue Joint Statement on Transnational Repression In a joint statement, UN Experts have expressed their deep concern relating to transnational repression, detailing the forms, tactics, and tools of such repression. 🔗 UN Experts' statement: www.ohchr.org/en/statement...

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International Accountability Platform for Belarus @iapbelarus.org · 28/09/2026

📢 Call for Submissions: UN Group of Independent Experts on #Belarus The GIE Belarus is interested in receiving information related to all alleged human rights violations committed in Belarus since 1 May 2020. 🗓 Deadline: 30 November 2026 🔗 More details: www.ohchr.org/en/hr-bodies...

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Call for submitting information to the Group of Independent Experts on the human rights situation in Belarus

The UN Group of Independent Experts on the human rights situation in Belarus (hereafter the GIE Belarus) invites individuals, groups and organizations to submit information and documentation relevant ...

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International Accountability Platform for Belarus @iapbelarus.org · 22/09/2026

The Group expressed particular gratitude to the International Accountability Platform for Belarus for its cooperation and support in preparing the report. Full document — www.ohchr.org/sites/defaul... 🎥Video from the UN webcast

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International Accountability Platform for Belarus @iapbelarus.org · 22/09/2026

In its report, the Group concluded that human rights violations perpetrated by Belarusian State institutions throughout the criminal justice process have not been isolated, but systematic across all stages of the process. The judiciary played a key role in maintaining the system of repression.

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International Accountability Platform for Belarus @iapbelarus.org · 22/09/2026

Ahead of the Interactive Dialogue on the human rights situation in Belarus at the United Nations Human Rights Council, the Group of Independent Experts on Belarus published a report titled "The involvement of Belarusian State institutions in human rights violations in the criminal justice process."

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International Accountability Platform for Belarus @iapbelarus.org · 18/09/2026

At #HRC63, the Group of Independent Experts on #Belarus presented its oral update, expressing deep concern over the ongoing deterioration of human rights and systematic restrictions of fundamental freedoms. Watch: webtv.un.org/en/asset/k11...

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International Accountability Platform for Belarus @iapbelarus.org · 16/09/2026

Ahead of the Interactive Dialogue at the 63rd session of the UN Human Rights Council, the Group of Independent Experts on Belarus took part in a press conference. Group experts delivered an opening statement and then answered questions. Watch the full video: lnkd.in/eU2zjCf7

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International Accountability Platform for Belarus @iapbelarus.org · 11/09/2026

⚖️ Accountability for Belarus: Appeal Trial of a former member of Lukashenka’s special police SOBR to take place in Switzerland On 22 September 2026, the appeal trial in the case against Yuri Harauski will take place at a court in St. Gallen, Switzerland. trialinternational.org/case/yuri-ha...

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International Accountability Platform for Belarus @iapbelarus.org · 08/09/2026

📢 Upcoming Interactive dialogue of the Group of Independent experts on Belarus at #HRC63 🗓 18 September 2026 🕒 10:00 – 11:30 CEST 💻Follow online: hrc63.sched.com/event/2QuJR/...

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International Accountability Platform for Belarus @iapbelarus.org · 08/07/2026

This was part of the OSCE Supplementary Human Dimension Meeting III. Watch Andrea's full speech: iapbelarus.org/resources/

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International Accountability Platform for Belarus @iapbelarus.org · 08/07/2026

💬 “The lesson is clear: every day that evidence goes unrecorded, justice becomes harder to achieve.” Andrea Huber, IAPB Director, on the importance of documenting violations of international law in real time and how new technologies are transforming pathways to accountability and justice.

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International Accountability Platform for Belarus @iapbelarus.org · 26/06/2026

Thank you to the EU for highlighting our work during the International Week in Support of Victims of Torture. We're grateful for your continued support in advancing accountability for serious human rights violations in Belarus. 📌Full post: www.facebook.com/EUEnlargemen... @ec.europa.eu

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International Accountability Platform for Belarus @iapbelarus.org · 10/06/2026

📢We’ve updated our “Paths to Accountability” report. The updated version reflects key recent developments, including the opening of the International Criminal Court’s investigation into the situation in Lithuania/ Belarus. Read it here: iapbelarus.org/app/uploads/...

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International Accountability Platform for Belarus @iapbelarus.org · 20/04/2026

UN experts have expressed grave concern over reports of torture, suicide attempts, deaths in custody, and reprisals against detainees in Belarus. Urgent action is needed to protect detainees and prevent further violations in Belarusian detention facilities. 🔗 www.ohchr.org/en/press-rel...

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Belarus: UN experts warn of torture, suicide attempts, deaths and reprisals in custody

GENEVA – UN experts* today expressed grave concern over allegations of prolonged incommunicado detention and detention conditions at a Navapolatsk Correctional Colony in Belarus.“Information we have r...

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International Accountability Platform for Belarus @iapbelarus.org · 31/03/2026

The UN Human Rights Council adopted the outcome report of the 4th Universal Periodic Review of Belarus during its 61st session. The Human Rights Council also voted to extend the mandate of the Group of Independent Experts and Special Rapporteur on Belarus for one year

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International Accountability Platform for Belarus @iapbelarus.org · 25/03/2026

Read the Group of Independent Experts' report to learn more: docs.un.org/en/A/HRC/61/57

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International Accountability Platform for Belarus @iapbelarus.org · 25/03/2026

Retaliatory prosecution, convictions, disbarment and the revocation of the licences of lawyers representing opposition or anti-government figures has continued, affecting an ever diminishing number of legal professionals in Belarus

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International Accountability Platform for Belarus @iapbelarus.org · 25/03/2026

Under article 411 of the Criminal Code, authorities have been enabled to initiate new criminal proceedings prior to the completion of an individual's sentence, resulting in serious ambiguity over the duration of imprisonment and causing severe psychological pain.

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International Accountability Platform for Belarus @iapbelarus.org · 25/03/2026

The encroachment on civil society has continued unabated. At least 1,220 civil society organisations are estimated to have been liquidated between 2021 and the end of 2025.

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International Accountability Platform for Belarus @iapbelarus.org · 25/03/2026

Even beyond Belarus' borders, President Lukashenko has explicitly threatened those living in exile in his public statements and media interviews.

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International Accountability Platform for Belarus @iapbelarus.org · 25/03/2026

Their report paints a stark picture of ongoing human rights violations in Belarus. Detainees continue to face ill-treatment and torture, and at least eight deaths in detention since Mat 2020 are believed to stem from authorities' failure to protect life.

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International Accountability Platform for Belarus @iapbelarus.org · 25/03/2026

On 12 March, the UN‑mandated Group of Independent Experts on the Situation of Human Rights in Belarus presented its latest findings to the Human Rights Council. 🧵

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Permanent Delegation of Sweden to the OSCE @swedenosce.bsky.social · 24/03/2026

Thanks to Andrea Huber for briefing the informal Group of Friends of Democratic Belarus today on the important work of @iapbelarus.org and paths to accountability. Repression in the country must stop, and all political prisoners be immediately and unconditionally released.

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International Accountability Platform for Belarus @iapbelarus.org · 20/03/2026

We celebrate the release of 250 Belarusian prisoners — including our colleagues Valiantsin Stefanovich and Marfa Rabkova, and rights defender Nasta Loika — while concerned about the conditions of their release. They were among 15 individuals deported to Lithuania, raising the risk of forced exile.

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#FreeViasna @freeviasna.org · 13/03/2026

#HRC61: Immediately and unconditionally release all political prisoners in Belarus Group of independent experts presented its report on the human rights situation in #Belarus at the 61st session of the UN Human Rights Council. Full Report: docs.un.org/en/A/HRC/61/57 @iapbelarus.org @hrw.org

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International Accountability Platform for Belarus @iapbelarus.org · 13/03/2026

ICC has opened an investigation into the situation in Lithuania/Belarus. The move follows Lithuania’s 2024 referral, which argued that elements of alleged crimes against humanity took place on Lithuanian territory, bringing them under ICC jurisdiction. Learn more: iapbelarus.org/press-statem...

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International Accountability Platform for Belarus @iapbelarus.org · 12/03/2026

📌Happening now: The Group of Independent Experts on Belarus is presenting their report at the 61st Session of Human Rights Council: webtv.un.org/en/asset/k1p...

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29th Meeting - 61st Session of Human Rights Council

61st regular session of the Human Rights Council (23 February – 31 March 2026)

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International Accountability Platform for Belarus @iapbelarus.org · 12/03/2026

The Group of Independent Experts on Belarus will discuss their latest report to the Human Rights Council with UN Member States and stakeholders at 3 pm CET. The report builds on over 400 interviews, painting a stark picture of the situation in Belarus. Watch live: webtv.un.org/en/asset/k15...

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28th Meeting - 61st Session of Human Rights Council

61st regular session of the Human Rights Council (23 February – 31 March 2026)

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International Accountability Platform for Belarus @iapbelarus.org · 11/03/2026

As the human rights crisis in Belarus deepens, tomorrow’s side event at Human Rights Council brings together key figures working to secure accountability. Speakers include Andrea Huber, Head of the IAPB, and Nobel Peace Prize Laureate Ales Bialiatski, founder of Viasna. 🕜 13:00 CET 📌 Room IX

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International Accountability Platform for Belarus @iapbelarus.org · 19/12/2025

The IAPB welcomes the 123 political prisoners released on 13 Dec, but remains deeply concerned over the 1,100 still imprisoned, including Valiantsin Stefanovic, Marfa Rabkova & Nasta Loika. Justice requires freedom for all, accountability, & redress for victims.🔽 iapbelarus.org/press-statem...

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International Accountability Platform for Belarus @iapbelarus.org · 13/12/2025

The release of 100+ prisoners in Belarus, incl. Ales Bialiatski, brings long-overdue relief to those wrongfully imprisoned and their families. Yet repression persists. Sustained international pressure is key to free all political prisoners, uphold human rights and secure accountability in Belarus.

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International Accountability Platform for Belarus @iapbelarus.org · 05/12/2025

🙏 Ms Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya, Head of the Belarus Democratic Forces, Mr Pasi Rajala, Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs of Finland, Ms Audra Plepyte, Vice-Minister of Foreign Affairs of #Lithuania and Ms Minna-Liina Lind, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of #Estonia for contributing to the event.

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International Accountability Platform for Belarus @iapbelarus.org · 05/12/2025

We had the honor of moderating the side event “Preparing the democratic future of Belarus: A conversation with Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya” in the margins of the #OSCEMC2025 Ministerial Council on 4 December 2025 at Hofburg, Vienna.

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International Accountability Platform for Belarus @iapbelarus.org · 02/12/2025

📢 Calling all interested parties in The Hague! Join our side event at hashtag#ASP24: Persecution and Forced Exile from Belarus: A Crime Against Humanity 🗓 Date: 3 December 2025 🕕 Time: 18:15 – 19:45 📍 Location: Onyx Room, World Forum, The Hague We hope to see you there.

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International Accountability Platform for Belarus @iapbelarus.org · 10/10/2025

The IAPB was pleased to present our report 'Paths to Accountability for Belarus' at a side event during the OSCE Warsaw Human Dimension Conference. 🙏 to all the panellists and Germany, Lithuania, and Poland for co-sponsoring this important event. ▶️Read the report (EN/BE): iapbelarus.org/resources/

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International Accountability Platform for Belarus @iapbelarus.org · 06/10/2025

Since the disputed presidential elections of August 2020, Belarus has faced one of the gravest human rights crises in Europe in decades. But accountability is possible. The IAPB’s report outlines pathways to truth, redress, and justice for the people of Belarus. ⬇️ iapbelarus.org/app/uploads/...

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International Accountability Platform for Belarus @iapbelarus.org · 03/10/2025

⏰ Happening soon! Join us for the launch of ‘Paths to Accountability in Belarus’ (14.00–15.30 CET). 🗣️ English and Belarusian. 🖥️ Watch the webinar on Zoom: us06web.zoom.us/j/89433806860 📺 Or follow it live on the IAPB LinkedIn account (English only): www.linkedin.com/events/launc...

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International Accountability Platform for Belarus @iapbelarus.org · 02/10/2025

How can victims find accountability in contexts like Belarus? Join us this Friday to learn more, at the launch of our new report The IAPB is launching its new report “Paths to Accountability in Belarus." 🗓️ 3 October| 14:00–15:30 CET 🗣️ English/Belarusian. 🖥️ on Zoom: us06web.zoom.us/j/89433806860

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International Accountability Platform for Belarus @iapbelarus.org · 02/10/2025

Why do international trials matter for victims? For @doughtystreet.bsky.social barrister Megan Hirst it is not only about the verdict, but the opportunity to publicly recognise the harms that victims have suffered, contributing to the victims’ healing process.

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Denmark in the United Nations @denmarkun.bsky.social · 25/09/2025

🇩🇰🇪🇪🇪🇺🇩🇪🇱🇻🇱🇹 co-hosted a #UNGA80 side event on accountability and justice in #Belarus together with Svetlana Tikhanouskaya Denmark is proud to support @iapbelarus.org Lukasjenka’s regime must be held accountable for its atrocities against political prisoners and the Belarusian people.

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#FreeViasna @freeviasna.org · 25/09/2025

✨ Happy 63rd birthday to Ales Bialiatski! #HumanRights activist & #NobelPeacePrize laureate, jailed for defending dignity — now serving 10 years in #Belarus. We send Ales strength and remind the world he belongs with his loved ones — not in prison. 🌐 Why Ales matters: freeales.org #FreeAles

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International Accountability Platform for Belarus @iapbelarus.org · 23/09/2025

Stay tuned for the launch of our new report ““Paths to Accountability in Belarus” on the available mechanisms to address human rights and international criminal law violations taking place in Belarus. 🗓️ 3 October| 14:00–15:30 CET 🗣️ English and Belarusian. 🖥️ on Zoom: us06web.zoom.us/j/89433806860

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International Accountability Platform for Belarus @iapbelarus.org · 23/09/2025

🤔 Why are international trials so important? In contexts like Belarus, where those in power are committing serious human rights violations, domestic accountability may be impossible. International trials can combat impunity and secure justice to victims. ▶️ Hear what the experts have to say.

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International Accountability Platform for Belarus @iapbelarus.org · 19/09/2025

🚨 WEBINAR | "Paths to Accountability in Belarus" 📅 3 Oct, 14:00–15:30 CET 💻 Zoom & LinkedIn Live Join a panel of regional and international human rights experts for the launch of new IAPB report on pathways to accountability in Belarus 🔗 Zoom: us06web.zoom.us/j/89433806860

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UN Human Rights Council Investigative Bodies @uninvhrc.bsky.social · 12/09/2025

#BELARUS: Victims of human rights violations in Belarus are in desperate need of truth, justice and reparations, the UN Group of Independent Experts on the Human Rights Situation in Belarus said in a new report that details options for accountability. More➡️ bit.ly/4m9lkAc

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