In Minsk, under ten articles of the Criminal Code of Belarus, a human rights activist, coordinator of the volunteer service of the Viasna Center Marfa Rabkova was sentenced to 15 years in prison. In addition to Rabkova, who became another prisoner for political reasons, 9 more anarchists received terms from 5 to 17 years.. This was reported by the press service of the said organization..

Victims of the regime of self-proclaimed President Alexander Lukashenko are charged with “organizing criminal groups”, “mass riots”, “inciting social discord” and “participation in a criminal organization”. Mainly for the period from 2016 to 2020. Sentences on September 6 were announced by Judge Serhiy Khripach.

" for non-violent activities aimed at protecting human rights and fundamental freedoms,” commented the court’s decision in Viasna.

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Prior to her imprisonment, Rabkova documented torture by the authorities against participants in the protests that rocked her country in 2020-21, accompanied by mass detentions..

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The organization to which Rabkova belongs believes that a woman is subjected to repression solely for her non-violent activities in defense of human rights.. As of today, she has been behind bars for a year and a half.. Decided not to testify, pleads not guilty.