Belarus opens case against an 78-year-old activist who became a symbol of the pro-democracy movement

The human rights activist Maria Kolesnikova imprisoned in Belarus and the journalist's association of the country receive this year's Günter Wallraff Prize for freedom of the press and human rights. Kolesnikova is a symbol, representing the many people who have sacrificed their freedom and their lives for a free and democratic Belarus, announced the initiative News Enlightenment on the grounds.

Symbol of Defiance: Belarus' Nina Bahinskaya Faces Criminal Charges

Symbol of Defiance: Belarus' Nina Bahinskaya Faces Criminal Charges In a move that underscores the intensifying crackdown on dissent, Belarusian authorities have initiated a criminal case against Nina Bahinskaya, the spirited 78-year-old activist known for her bold participation in the 2020 pro-democracy protests.The charges stem from Bahinskaya's repeated actions displaying opposition symbols in Minsk, which the government deemed unlawful prote…

TALLINN, Estonia (AP) — Authorities in Belarus have opened a criminal case against the 78-year-old activist who became the face of the country's pro-democracy protests in 2020.

Belarus opens case against a 78-year-old activist who became a symbol of the pro-democracy movement

Authorities in Belarus have opened a criminal case against the 78-year-old activist who became the face of the country’s pro-democracy protests in 2020.

Belarus opens case against an 78-year-old activist who became a symbol of the pro-democracy movement

TALLINN, Estonia (AP) — Authorities in Belarus have opened a criminal case against the 78-year-old activist who became the face of the country’s pro-democracy protests in 2020.

According to the Spring Centre, a criminal case against 78-year-old Nina Baginsky, one of the symbols of the 2020 protests, was initiated for public display of white-red-white symbols.