Next week, the United Nations Human Rights Council will vote on a resolution to renew the mandates of the Group of Independent Experts on the Situation in Belarus and the special rapporteur on Belarus. As Belarusian authorities continue to commit grave rights violations in the country and persecute Belarusians in exile, these mandates are vital to addressing the unrelenting rights crisis in Belaru...
As the UN Human Rights Council prepares to vote on the renewal of mandates for the Group of Independent Experts and special rapporteur on Belarus, it is crucial to consider the broader context of continued human rights abuses in Belarus. The crisis has seen a wide range of opposition figures and peaceful protesters targeted, with at least 860 individuals detained and facing harsh treatment in custody. Notably, the recent decision by the International Criminal Court (ICC) prosecutor's office to o...