Arrest of Viasna Activists in Belarus

Three activists of Viasna, the main human rights group in Belarus, have been arrested and charged with participating in an extremist organization, facing up to seven years in prison if convicted.

Russian Court Orders Arrest in LGBTQ Extremism Case

Russian court orders arrest of bar administrators accused of organizing an extremist organization in a case involving the LGBTQ community under new legislation criminalizing LGBTQ activities.