Belarusian authorities have officially revoked the passport of Nobel Peace Prize laureate Ales Byalyatski, along with several other former political prisoners, in a move that has drawn international condemnation. The controversial decision, announced this week, underscores the ongoing crackdown on dissent and human rights activism within the country. Byalyatski, a prominent human rights defender and leader of the Viasna Human Rights Centre, has long been a target of the Belarusian regime for his outspoken criticism of government repression. This latest development highlights the escalating challenges faced by activists in Belarus amid tightening state control.
Belarus Revokes Passports of Nobel Laureate Byalyatski and Former Political Prisoners
In a startling move that has drawn widespread international condemnation, the Belarusian authorities have revoked the passports of prominent human rights activist and Nobel Peace Prize laureate Ales Byalyatski, along with several other…
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Author : Victoria Jones
Publish date : 2026-04-05 06:25:00
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