Concerns rise over health of imprisoned Nobel Peace Prize winner
Why is Ales Bialiatski’s health a cause for concern?
- Ales Bialiatski, Nobel Peace Prize winner, has been in prison for three years
- Reports of rapidly deteriorating health
- Amnesty International’s Director for Eastern Europe calls for immediate release
Amid the third anniversary of Ales Bialiatski’s imprisonment, concerns are mounting over his deteriorating health. Reports indicate that his state of health is worsening, prompting urgent calls for his release.
What are the latest developments in Ales Bialiatski’s case?
- Transferred to penal colony No. 9 in Horki in early May 2023
- Refusal of medical supplies by the colony’s administration from his family
- Previous politically motivated imprisonment impacting his health
The recent transfer of Ales Bialiatski to penal colony No. 9 has raised concerns about his well-being, especially with the refusal of medical supplies. His past incarceration for political reasons has already had a detrimental impact on his health.
What led to the imprisonment of Ales Bialiatski and his colleagues?
- Exercise of freedom of expression and association
- Accusations of smuggling and finance of activities disrupting public order
- Miscarriage of justice and abuse of the criminal justice system
Ales Bialiatski and his colleagues were targeted for defending human rights, leading to baseless charges and convictions. Amnesty International deems their detention as an abuse of the justice system to silence dissent in Belarus.
Background on Ales Bialiatski’s case
Ales Bialiatski, along with his colleagues, faced prosecution for documenting human rights abuses in Belarus. Their work exposed government crackdowns and highlighted violations such as arbitrary arrests and unfair trials.
For more information on Ales Bialiatski’s case, visit Amnesty International’s website.
Source: www.amnesty.org