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DECISIONS
COUNCIL DECISION 2012/642/CFSP
of 15 October 2012
concerning restrictive measures against Belarus
THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,
(5)
Particular responsibility is borne by the officials directly
involved or responsible for the fraudulent nature of the
presidential elections and referendum; those responsible
for organising and implementing the dissemination of
Having regard to the Treaty on European Union, and in
falsified information through the state-controlled media;
particular Article 29 thereof,
those responsible for excessive and unprovoked use of
force against unarmed and peaceful protesters; those
responsible for implementing the ongoing and politically
Whereas:
motivated administrative and criminal sanctions against
large groups of representatives of the civil society, demo
cratic opposition, NGOs and free media in Belarus, and
those responsible for systematic and coordinated
(1) The
Council
first
adopted
restrictive
measures
against
violation of international human rights standards and
Belarus under Common Position 2004/661/CFSP ( 1 ). It
the laws of the Republic of Belarus in the administration
has continued to express its grave concern about the
of justice and exercising methods of coercion and intimi
continued lack of respect for human rights, democracy
dation against legal representatives of detainees and
and rule of law in Belarus, and that political prisoners
against other individuals.
have not been released or rehabilitated, and has therefore
renewed and extended its measures.
(6)
Furthermore, given the gravity of the situation, measures
should also be imposed on persons in a leading position
(2) On
25
October
2010,
the
Council
adopted
Decision
in Belarus, and on persons and entities benefiting from
2010/639/CFSP concerning restrictive measures against
or supporting the Lukashenka regime, in particular
Belarus ( 2 ).
persons and entities providing financial or material
support to the regime.
(3) Specific
concerns
have
led
to
the
imposition
of
restrictive
measures against persons who are considered by the
Pourgourides Report to be key actors in the unresolved
(7) In
order
to
ensure
the
effectiveness
of
these
measures,
disappearances of four well-known persons in Belarus in
they should also apply to entities owned or controlled by
1999-2000, and the following cover-up, or who failed to
natural or legal persons, entities or bodies responsible for
start an independent investigation or prosecution
serious violations of human rights or the repression of
regarding the disappearances.
civil society and democratic opposition, or whose
activities otherwise seriously undermine democracy or
the rule of law in Belarus, and to entities owned or
controlled by persons and entities benefiting from or
(4) Measures
have
also
been
imposed
against
those
supporting the Lukashenka regime.
responsible for the fraudulent elections and referendum
in Belarus on 17 October 2004, for the violations of
international electoral standards in the presidential
elections in Belarus on 19 March 2006 and on
(8) Noting
that
the
most
recent
elections
of
23
September
19 December 2010, as well as those who are responsible
2012 have also been found to be inconsistent with inter
for severe human rights violations and the repression of
national standards, in particular in preliminary findings
peaceful demonstrators in the aftermath of those
of the OSCE/ODIHR election observation mission to
elections and that referendum.
Belarus, and that the situation as regards democracy,
human rights and rule of law had not improved, the
( 1 ) OJ L 301, 28.9.2004, p. 67.
Council maintains its grave concerns regarding the
( 2 ) OJ L 280, 26.10.2010, p. 18.
situation in Belarus.

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(9) On
the
basis
of
a
review
of
Decision
2010/639/CFSP,
the (d) provision of financing and financial assistance related to
restrictive measures should be extended until 31 October
such equipment or to such programmes and operations,
2013.
on condition that such exports and assistance have been
(10) For
the
sake
of
clarity,
the
measures
imposed
by
Decision
approved in advance by the relevant competent authority.
2010/639/CFSP should be integrated into a single legal
instrument,
2. Article
1
shall
not
apply
to
protective
clothing,
including
flak jackets and military helmets, temporarily exported to
HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:
Belarus by UN personnel, personnel of the Union or its
Member States, representatives of the media and humanitarian
and development workers and associated personnel, for their
Article 1
personal use only.
1. The
sale,
supply,
transfer
or
export
of
arms
and
related
material of all types, including weapons and ammunition,
Article 3
military vehicles and equipment, paramilitary equipment and
1. Member
States
shall
take
the
necessary
measures
to
spare parts for the aforementioned, as well as equipment
prevent the entry into, or transit through, their territories of
which might be used for internal repression, to Belarus by
persons:
nationals of Member States or from the territories of Member
States or using their flag vessels or aircraft, shall be prohibited
whether originating or not in their territories.
(a) responsible for serious violations of human rights or the
repression of civil society and democratic opposition, or
whose activities otherwise seriously undermine democracy
2. It
shall
be
prohibited
to:
or the rule of law in Belarus, or any person associated with
them;
(a) provide, directly or indirectly, technical assistance, brokering
services or other services related to the items referred to in
(b) benefiting from or supporting the Lukashenka regime,
paragraph 1 or related to the provision, manufacture, main
tenance and use of such items, to any natural or legal
as listed in the Annex.
person, entity or body in, or for use in, Belarus;
2. Paragraph
1
shall
not
oblige
a
Member
State
to
refuse
its
(b) provide, directly or indirectly, financing or financial
own nationals entry into its territory.
assistance related to the items referred to in paragraph 1,
including in particular grants, loans and export credit
insurance, for any sale, supply, transfer or export of such
3. Paragraph
1
shall
be
without
prejudice
to
the
cases
where
items, or for the provision of related technical assistance,
a Member State is bound by an obligation of international law,
brokering services or other services to any natural or legal
namely:
person, entity or body in, or for use in, Belarus;
(a) as a host country of an international intergovernmental
organisation;
(c) participate, knowingly and intentionally, in activities, the
object or effect of which is to circumvent the prohibitions
referred to in points (a) or (b).
(b) as a host country to an international conference convened
by, or under the auspices of, the United Nations;
Article 2
(c) under a multilateral agreement conferring privileges and
1. Article
1
shall
not
apply
to
the:
immunities;
(a) sale, supply, transfer or export of non-lethal military
or
equipment or of equipment which might be used for
internal repression, intended solely for humanitarian or
(d) under the 1929 Treaty of Conciliation (Lateran pact)
protective use, or for institution building programmes of
concluded by the Holy See (State of the Vatican City) and
the United Nations (UN) and the Union, or for EU and
Italy.
UN crisis management operations;
4. Paragraph 3 shall be considered as applying also in cases
(b) sale, supply, transfer or export of non-combat vehicles
where a Member State is host country of the Organisation for
which have been manufactured or fitted with materials to
Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE).
provide ballistic protection, intended solely for protective
use of personnel of the Union and its Member States in
5. The
Council
shall
be
duly
informed
in
all
cases
where
a
Belarus;
Member State grants an exemption pursuant to paragraphs 3
or 4.
(c) provision of technical assistance, brokering services and
other services related to such equipment or to such
6. Member
States
may
grant
exemptions
from
the
measures
programmes and operations;
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of urgent humanitarian need, or on grounds of attending inter
payments for foodstuffs, rent or mortgage, medicines and
governmental meetings, including those promoted or hosted by
medical treatment, taxes, insurance premiums, and public
the Union, or hosted by a Member State holding the Chair
utility charges;
manship in office of the OSCE, where a political dialogue is
conducted that directly promotes democracy, human rights and
the rule of law in Belarus.
(b) intended exclusively for the payment of reasonable profes
sional fees and the reimbursement of incurred expenses
associated with the provision of legal services;
7. A
Member
State
wishing
to
grant
exemptions
referred
to
in paragraph 6 shall notify the Council in writing. The
exemption shall be deemed to be granted unless one or more
(c) intended exclusively for the payment of fees or service
of the Council members raises an objection in writing within
charges for the routine holding or maintenance of frozen
two working days of receiving notification of the proposed
funds or economic resources;
exemption. Should one or more of the Council members raise
an objection, the Council, acting by a qualified majority, may
decide to grant the proposed exemption.
(d) necessary for extraordinary expenses, provided that the
competent authority has notified the grounds on which it
considers that a specific authorisation should be granted to
the other competent authorities and the Commission at
8. In cases where pursuant to paragraphs 3, 4, 6 and 7 a
least two weeks prior to the authorisation; or
Member State authorises the entry into, or transit through, its
territory of any person listed in the Annex, the authorisation
shall be limited to the purpose for which it is given and to the
(e) to be paid into or from an account of a diplomatic mission
person concerned thereby.
or consular post or an international organisation enjoying
immunities in accordance with international law, in so far as
such payments are intended to be used for official purposes
Article 4
of the diplomatic mission or consular post or international
organisation.
1. All
funds
and
economic
resources
belonging
to,
owned,
held or controlled by:
Member States shall inform the other Member States and the
Commission of any authorisation granted under this Article.
(a) persons, entities or bodies responsible for serious violations
of human rights or the repression of civil society and demo
cratic opposition, or whose activities otherwise seriously
2. Article 4(2) shall not apply to the addition to frozen
undermine democracy or the rule of law in Belarus, or
accounts of:
any natural or legal persons, entities or bodies associated
with them, as well as legal persons, entities or bodies owned
or controlled by them;
(a) interest or other earnings on those accounts; or
(b) natural or legal persons, entities or bodies benefiting from
(b) payments due under contracts, agreements or obligations
or supporting the Lukashenka regime, as well as legal
that were concluded or arose prior to the date on which
persons, entities or bodies owned or controlled by them,
those accounts became subject to the provisions of
Common Position 2006/276/CFSP, Council Decision
2010/639/CFSP or this Decision.
as listed in the Annex shall be frozen.
and provided that any such interest, other earnings and
payments continue to be subject to Article 4(1) of this Decision.
2. No
funds
or
economic
resources
shall
be
made
available,
directly or indirectly, to or for the benefit of such natural or
legal persons, entities or bodies listed in the Annex.
3. Article
4(1)
shall
not
prevent
a
listed
natural
or
legal
person, entity or body from making a payment due under a
contract entered into before the listing of such a natural or legal
person, entity or body, provided that the relevant Member State
Article 5
has determined that the payment is not, directly or indirectly,
1. The
competent
authority
of
a
Member
State
may
authorise received by a natural or legal person, entity or body referred to
the release of certain frozen funds or economic resources or the
in Article 4(1).
making available of certain funds or economic resources, under
such conditions as it deems appropriate, after having
determined that the funds or economic resources concerned are:
Article 6
1. The Council, acting upon a proposal by a Member State
or the High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and
(a) necessary to satisfy the basic needs of any person listed in
Security Policy, shall adopt amendments to the lists contained
the Annex and their dependent family members, including
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2. The
Council
shall
communicate
its
decision,
including
the
Article 8
grounds for listing, to the person concerned, either directly, if
the address is known, or through the publication of a notice,
This Decision shall apply until 31 October 2013. It shall be
providing such person with an opportunity to present observa
kept under constant review. It may be renewed or amended, as
tions.
appropriate, if the Council deems that its objectives have not
been met.
Article 9
3. Where
observations
are
submitted,
or
where
substantial
new evidence is presented, the Council shall review its
This Decision shall enter into force on 1 November 2012.
decision and inform the person concerned accordingly.
Done at Luxembourg, 15 October 2012.
Article 7
For the Council
In order to maximise the impact of the abovementioned
measures, the Union shall encourage third States to adopt
The President
restrictive measures similar to those contained in this Decision.
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ANNEX
PERSONS AND ENTITIES REFERRED TO IN ARTICLES 3(1) AND 4(1)
A. Persons referred to in Articles 3(1) and 4(1)
Names
Transcription of
Belarusian spelling
Names
Names
Transcription of Russian (Belarusian spelling)
(Russian spelling)
Identifying Information Reasons
for
listing
spelling
1. Ablameika,
Siarhei АБЛАМЕЙКА,
АБЛАМЕЙКО,
DOB: 24.09.1956,
Rector of Belorusian State University. He was
Uladzimiravich
Сяргей
Сергей
Voronovo, Hrodna
responsible for the expulsion of several students
Уладзiмiравiч
Владимирович
Region
from the University because they participated in the
Ablameiko, Sergei
demonstrations on 19 December 2010 and in
Vladimirovich
other peaceful demonstrations in 2011.
(Ablameyko, Sergey
Vladimirovich)
2. Akulich,
Sviatlana АКУЛIЧ, Святлана
ОКУЛИЧ, Светлана DOB: 27.08.1948 or
Responsible for implementing the politically-
Rastsislavauna
Расцiславана
Ростиславовна
1949
motivated administrative and criminal sanctions
against representatives of civil society. Judge of the
Okulich, Svetlana
Pukhovichi District Court. She unlawfully rejected
Rostislavovna
the motion of Natalia Ilinich to restore her position
as teacher of the Secondary School in Talkov City.
3. Aliaksandrau,
АЛЯКСАНДРA,
АЛЕКСАНДРОВ,
Judge of the Supreme Economic Court. He
Dzmitry Piatrovich
Дзмiтрый Пятровiч Дмитрий Петрович
sustained the ban of the independent 'Autoradio'
station. The radio station had been transmitting the
Aleksandrov, Dmitri
electoral programme of Mr. Sannikov, one of the
Petrovich
opposition candidates.
4. Alinikau
Siarhei АЛИНИКА,
АЛEЙНИКOВ,
Major, head of operative unit of penal colony IK-17
Aliaksandravich
Сяргей
Сергей
in Shklov. Exerted pressure on political prisoners
Аляксандравич
Aлександрович
by denying their right to correspondence and
(Alinikau Siarhey
meetings, issued orders to subject them to a stricter
Alyaksandravich)
criminal regime, searches, and made threats in
Aleinikov Sergei
order to extort confessions. He was directly
Aleksandrovich
responsible for violating the human rights of
political prisoners and opposition activists by using
excessive force against them. His actions
constituted a direct violation of the international
commitments of Belarus in the field of human
rights.
5. Alpeeva,
Tamara АЛПЕЕВА, Тамара
АЛПЕЕВА, Тамара
Rector of International Humanitarian-Economic
Mikhailauna
Мiхайлана
Михайловна
Institute. Responsible for the expulsion of students
involved in protests following the December 2010
(Alpeyeva, Tamara
elections.
Mikhailauna;
Alpeeva, Tamara
Mikhailovna;
Alpeyeva, Tamara
Mikhailovna)
6. Ananich,
Alena
АНАНIЧ, Алена
АНАНИЧ, Елена
Judge at the Pervomayski Rayon Court of the city
Mikalaeuna
Мiкалаена
Николаевна
of Minsk.
Ananich, Elena
She was directly involved in the judicial repression
Nikolaevna
of the peaceful demonstrators on 19 December
2010. On 20 December 2010 she sentenced civil
(Ananich, Yelena
society activists Paval Shalamitski, Mikhail Piat
Nikolaevna)
renka, Yauhen Batura and Tatsiana Grybouskaya to
10 days in jail, as well as Tornike Berydze to 11
days in jail. Her way of conducting the trial was a
clear violation of the Code of Criminal Procedure.
She sustained the use of evidence and testimonies
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Names
Transcription of
Belarusian spelling
Names
Names
Transcription of Russian (Belarusian spelling)
(Russian spelling)
Identifying Information Reasons
for
listing
spelling
7. Ananich,
Liliia
АНАНIЧ, Лiлiя
АНАНИЧ, Лилия
DOB: 1960
First Deputy Minister of Information. She has
Stanislavauna
Станiславана
Станиславовна
played a major role since 2003 in promoting state
ID: 4020160A013PB7 propaganda, which provokes, supports and justifies
(Ananich, Lilia
the repression of the democratic opposition and of
Stanislavauna;
civil society, and by suppressing the freedom of the
Ananich, Liliya
media. Democratic opposition and civil society are
Stanislavauna)
systematically highlighted in a negative and
Ananich, Liliia
derogatory way using falsified information.
Stanislavovna
(Ananich, Lilia
Stanislavovna;
Ananich, Liliya
Stanislavovna)
8. Arkhipau,
APXIПA,
АРХИПОВ,
DOB: 1959, Mohilev
Prosecutor of the region of Minsk. Responsible for
Aliaksandr
Аляксандр
Александр
the repression of civil society following the
Mikhailavich
Мiхайлавiч
Михайлович
December 2010 elections.
Arkhipov, Aleksandr
Mikhailovich
9. Arlau
Aliaksey
APЛA, Аляксей
OPЛОВ, Алексей
Colonel, head of the KGB detention centre in
Minsk. He was personally responsible for cruel,
(Arlau Aliaksei)
APЛA,
OPЛОВ, Александр
inhuman and degrading treatment or punishment
Аляксандр
Владимирович
Arlau Aliaksandr
of those who were detained in the weeks and
Уладзiмiравiч
Uladzimiravich
months after the crackdown on the post-election
protest demonstration in Minsk on 19 December
Orlov Aleksei
2010. His actions constituted a direct violation of
(Orlov Alexey)
the international commitments of Belarus in the
field of human rights.
Orlov Aleksandr
Vladimirovich
(Orlov Alexandr
Vladimirovich)
10. Atabekau
Khazalbek АТАБЕКА,
АТАБЕКОВ,
Colonel, commander of a special brigade of Interior
Bakhtibekavich
Хазалбек
Хазалбек
Troops in the Uruchie suburb of Minsk. He
Бактiбекавiч
Баxтибекович
commanded his unit during the crackdown on the
Atabekov Khazalbek
post-election protest demonstration in Minsk on
Bakhtibekovich
(АТАБЕКОВ,
19 December 2010 where an excessive use of force
Кхазалбек
was applied. His actions constituted a direct
Баxтибекович)
violation of the international commitments of
Belarus in the field of human rights.
11. Badak
Ala
БАДАК, Ала
БОДАК, Алла
DOB: 30.08.1967
Deputy Minister of Justice, in charge of legal
Mikalaeuna
Мiкалаена
Николаевна
support to the institutions that draft legislative and
Passport Number:
regulatory acts. Her functions include supervising
Bodak Alla
SP0013023
the drafting of legislation.
Nikolaevna
She was responsible for the role and the action of
the Ministry of Justice and the judiciary of Belarus,
which are major instruments of repression of the
population, by elaborating laws that are repressive
towards civil society and the democratic opposi
tion.
12. Bakhmatau,
Ihar
БАХМАТА, Irap
БАХМАТОВ, Игорь
Has been actively involved in the repression of civil
Andreevich
Андрэевiч
Андреевич
society in Belarus. As a former Deputy Head of the
KGB, in charge of the staff and the organisation of
Bakhmatov, Igor
their tasks, he was responsible for the repressive
Andreevich
work of the KGB against civil society and demo
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for
listing
spelling
13. Balauniou,
Mikalai БАЛАНЕ,
БОЛОВНЕВ,
Judge at the Zavodskoi Rayon Court of the city of
Vasilievich
Мiкалай Васiльевiч Николай
Minsk.
Васильевич
Bolovnev, Nikolai
He was directly involved in the judicial repression
Vasilievich
of the peaceful demonstrators on 19 December
2010. On 20 December 2010, he sentenced civil
society activists Ihar Pashkovich, Dzimtry Pashyk,
Anton Davydzenka, Artsem Liaudanski and Artsem
Kuzmin to 10 days in jail. The way he conducted
the trials was a clear violation of the Code of
Criminal Procedure. He sustained the use of
evidence and testimonies irrelevant to the accused.
14. Bandarenka
Siarhei БАНДАРЭНКА,
БОНДАРЕНКО,
Address: Department
Judge of the Pervomaiski District Court of Minsk.
Uladzimiravich
Сяргей
Сергей
of law of adminis
On 24 November 2011, he sentenced Ales
Уладзiмiравiч
Владимирович
tration of Pervomaysky Byalyatski, one of the most prominent human
Bondarenko Sergei
district
rights defenders, Chief of the Belarusian HR Centre
Vladimirovich
'Vyasna', Vice President of FIDH. The trial was
Chornogo K. 5 office
conducted in a way that was a clear violation of
417
the Code of Criminal Procedure.
Tel.:
Byalyatski was active in defending and providing
+375 17 2800264
assistance to those who suffered from repression in
relation to the 19 December 2010 elections and
the crackdown on civil society and on the demo
cratic opposition.
15. Baranouski,
Andrei БАРАНОСКI,
БАРАНОВСКИЙ,
Judge at the Partizanski District Court of the city of
Fiodaravich
Андрэй Федаравiч
Андрей Федорович
Minsk. He was directly involved in the judicial
repression of the peaceful demonstrators on
Baranovski, Andrei
19 December 2010. On 20 December 2010, he
Fedorovich
sentenced civil society activists Siarhei Piakarchyk
(Baranovski, Andrey
and Siarhei Navitski to 13 days in jail, as well as
Fedorovich)
Yauhen Kandrautsu to 11 days in jail. The way he
conducted the trials was a clear violation of the
Code of Criminal Procedure. He sustained the use
of evidence and testimonies irrelevant to the
accused.
16. Barovski
Aliaksandr БАРОСКI,
БОРОВСКИЙ,
Public Prosecutor of the Oktiabrski (Kastrichnitski)
Genadzevich
Аляксандр
Александр
District Court of Minsk. He dealt with the case of
Генадзевiч
Геннадиевич
Pavel Vinogradov, Dmitri Drozd, Ales Kirkevich
Borovski Aleksandr
and Vladimir Homichenko. The accusation
Gennadievich
presented by him had a clear and imminent
political motivation and was a clear violation of the
Code of Criminal Procedure. It was based on an
incorrect classification of the events of
19 December 2010, not sustained by evidence,
proof or testimonies of witnesses.
17. Barsukou,
БАРСУКО,
БАРСУКОВ,
Colonel, Chief of Minsk police. Since his
Aliaksandr
Аляксандр
Александр
appointment as Chief of Minsk police on
Piatrovich
Пятровiч
Петрович
21 October 2011, he has been responsible, as
commander, for the repression of approximately a
Barsukov, Aleksandr
dozen peaceful protesters in Minsk, who were later
Petrovich
convicted for breaking the law on mass events. For
several years he commanded police action against
street protests of the opposition.
18. Barysionak,
Anatol БАРЫСЁНАК,
БОРИСЕНОК,
Judge at Partizanski District Court of Minsk. In
Uladzimiravich
Анатоль
Анатолий
2010-2011 he fined or sentenced the following
Уладзiмiравiч
Владимирович
representatives of civil society for their peaceful: a)
(Barysyonak, Anatol
2011.06.23, Belush Zmitser, 20 daily base units
Uladzimiravic)
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for
listing
spelling
Borisenok, Anatoli
30 daily base units (1 050 000 BLR); c)
Vladimirovich
2010.12.20, Nyestser Aleh, 10 days in prison, d)
2010.12.20, Trybushewski Kiryl, 10 days in prison;
(Borisenok, Anatoli
e) 2010.12.20, Murashkevich Vyachaslaw, 10 days
Vladimirovich;
in prison. Repeatedly imposed prison terms and
Borisionok, Anatoli
large fines against those involved in peaceful
Vladimirovich;
protests and, as a result, he was responsible for the
Borisyonok,
repression of civil society and of the democratic
Anatoliy
opposition in Belarus.
Vladimirovich)
19. Batura,
Mikhail
БАТУРА, Mixaiл
БАТУРА, Михаил
Rector of Minsk State University of Informatics and
Paulavich
Палавiч
Павлович
Radioelectronics. Responsible for the expulsion of
students involved in protests following the
Batura, Mikhail
December 2010 elections.
Pavlovich
20. Bazanau,
Aliaksandr БАЗАНА,
БАЗАНОВ,
DOB: 26.11.1962,
Director of the Information and Analytical Centre
Viktaravich
Аляскандр
Александр
Kazakhstan
of the President's Administration. He is one of the
Biктapaвiч
Викторович
main sources of state propaganda, which supports
Bazanov, Aleksandr
and justifies the repression of the democratic
Viktorovich
opposition and of civil society. Democratic
opposition and civil society are systematically
highlighted in a negative and derogatory way using
falsified information.
21. Berastau,
Valery
БЕРАСТА,
БЕРЕСТОВ,
Head of Regional Election Commissionin the
Vasilievich
Валерый Васiльевiч Валерий
Mohilev region. As the Chairman of a Regional
Васильевич
Electoral Commission, he was responsible for the
Berestov, Valeri
violations of international electoral standards in the
Vasilievich
Presidential elections on 19 December 2010 in the
(Berestov, Valeriy
Mohilev region.
Vasilyevich)
22. Bileichyk,
Aliaksandr БIЛЕЙЧЫК,
БИЛЕЙЧИК,
DOB: 1964 First
Deputy
Minister
of
Justice,
in
charge
of
the
Uladzimiravich
Аляксандр
Александр
judicial services, the civil status and the notaries'
Уладзiмiравiч
Владимирович
services. His functions include the supervision of,
Bileichik, Aleksandr
and control over, the Legal Bar. He has played a
Vladimirovich
major role in almost systematically debarring
(Bileychik, Aleksandr
lawyers who defended political prisoners.
Vladimirovich)
23. Bortnik,
Siarhei
БОРТНIК, Сяргей
БОРТНИК, Сергей
DOB: 28.5.1953
Public Prosecutor.
Aliaksandrovich
Аляксандравiч
Александрович
POB: Minsk
In 2006, he dealt with the case of the former
(Bortnik, Siarhey
presidential candidate Alyaksandr Kazulin who was
Aliaksandrovich)
Address: Ul. Surganova accused of organising protests in March 2006
80-263, Minsk
against the fraudulent elections. The accusation
Bortnik, Sergei
presented by him was politically motivated and
Aleksandrovich
Passport Number:
MP0469554
included clear violations of the Code of Criminal
(Bortnik, Sergey
Procedure. In April 2012, he also gave his
Aleksandrovich)
agreement to imposing preventive police super
vision for two years on the prominent political
activist, Pavel Vinagradau.
24. Brysina,
Zhanna
БPЫCIHA, Жанна
БРЫCИНА, Жанна
Deputy President of the Zavodskoi District Court of
Leanidauna
Леанiдана
Леонидовнa
Minsk, former judge of the Zavodskoi District
Court of Minsk. She dealt with the case of Khalip
Brysina, Zhanna
Irina, Martselev Sergei, Severinets Pavel, outstanding
Leonidovna
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Criminal Procedure. She sustained the use of
evidence and testimonies irrelevant to the accused.
25. Bulash,
Ala
БУЛАШ, Ала
БУЛАШ, Алла,
Deputy President of the Kastrichnitski District
Court of Minsk and former judge of the Oktiabrski
Bulash, Alla
БУЛОШ, Алла
(Kastrichnitski) District Court of Minsk. She dealt
Bulosh, Alla
with the case of Pavel Vinogradov, Dmitri Drozd,
Ales Kirkevich, Andrei Protasenia and Vladimir
Homichenko. Her way of conducting the trial was
a clear violation of the Code of Criminal Procedure.
She sustained the use of evidence and testimonies
irrelevant to the accused.
26. Bushchyk,
Vasil
БУШЧЫК, Васiль
БУЩИК, Василий
Member of the Central Electoral Commission
Vasilievich
Васiльевiч
Васильевич
(CEC). As a Member of the CEC, he was esponsible
for the violations of international electoral
Bushchik, Vasili
standards in the Presidential elections on
Vasilievich
19 December 2010.
27. Bushnaia,
Natallia БУШНАЯ, Наталля БУШНАЯ, Наталья DOB: 1953, Mohilev
Has actively undermined democracy in Belarus. In
Uladzimirauna
Уладзiмiрана
Владимировна
her former role as a Member of the Central
ID: 4110653A014PB7 Electoral Commission, she was responsible for the
(Bushnaya, Natallia
violations of international electoral standards in the
Uladzimirauna)
Presidential elections on 19 December 2010.
Bushnaia, Natalia
Vladimirovna
(Bushnaya, Natalya
Vladimirovna)
28. Busko,
Ihar
БУСЬКО, Irap
БУСЬКО, Игорь
Head of the KGB of the District of Brest.
Iauhenavich
Ягенавiч
Евгеньевич
Responsible for the repressive work of the KGB
against civil society and democratic opposition in
(Busko, Ihar
the region of Brest.
Yauhenavich
Busko, Igor
Evgenievich
(Busko, Igor
Yevgenyevich)
29. Bychko,
Aliaksei
БЫЧКО, Аляксей
БЫЧКО, Алексей
Judge at the Central District Court of Minsk. On
Viktaravich
Вiктаравiч
Викторович
26 October 2011, he sentenced civil society activist
Siarhei Kazakou to 10 days in jail. The way he
Bychko, Aleksei
conducted the trials was a clear violation of the
Viktorovich
Code of Criminal Procedure. He sustained the use
(Bychko, Alexey
of evidence and testimonies irrelevant to the
Viktorovich)
accused.
30. Charhinets,
Mikalai ЧАРГIНЕЦ,
ЧЕРГИНЕЦ,
DOB: 17.10.1937
Head of the pro-regime Union of writers and
Ivanavich
Мiкалай Iванавiч
Николай Иванович
Chairman of the Morality Republican Public
POB: Minsk
Council (that takes part in the censorship activities
Cherginets, Nikolai
of the regime) and former Chairman of the Foreign
Ivanovich
ID: 3171037A004PB4 Affairs Committee of the Upper House. He is a
close supporter of President Lukashenka, and key
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31. Charkas,
Tatsiana ЧАРКАС,
ЧЕРКАС, Татьяна
Judge of the Frunzenski District of Minsk, dealing
Stanislavauna
(ЧЭРКАС) Таццяна Станиславовна
with the cases of protestors Aleksandr Otrosh
Станiславана
chenkov (sentenced to a 4-years restricted
(Cherkas, Tatsiana
imprisonment), Aleksandr Molchanov (3 years) and
Stanislavauna)
Dmitri Novik (3,5 years of restricted imprison
Cherkas, Tatiana
ment). Responsible for implementing the politi
Stanislavovna
cally-motivated administrative and criminal
sanctions against representatives of civil society.
32. Charniak,
Alena
ЧАРНЯК, Алена
ЧЕРНЯК, Елена
Judge at the Moskovski Rayon Court of the city of
Leanidauna
Леанiдана
Леонидовна
Minsk.
Cherniak, Elena
She was directly involved in the judicial repression
Leonidovna
of the peaceful demonstrators on 19 December
2010. On 20 December 2010, she sentenced civil
(Cherniak, Yelena
society activists Andrei Eliseeu, Hanna Yakavenka,
Leonidovna;
Henadz Chebatarovich respectively to 10, 11 and
Chernyak, Yelena
12 days in jail. Her way of conducting the trial was
Leonidovna)
a clear violation of the Code of Criminal Procedure.
She sustained the use of evidence and testimonies
irrelevant to the accused.
33. Charnyshou,
Aleh ЧАРНЫШО, Алег ЧЕРНЫШЕВ, Олег
Colonel, in charge of counter-terrorist unit of the
Anatolievich
Анатольевiч
Анатольевич
KGB, the 'Alpha' unit. He personally participated in
inhuman and degrading treatment of opposition
Chernyshev, Oleg
activists in the KGB detention centre in Minsk after
Anatolievich
the crackdown on the post-election protest
demonstration in Minsk 19 December 2010. His
actions constituted a direct violation of the inter
national commitments of Belarus in the field of
human rights.
34. Chasnouski,
ЧАСНОСКI,
ЧЕСНОВСКИЙ,
Rector of Brest StateUniversity. Responsible for the
Mechyslau
Мечысла
Мечислав
expulsion of students involved in protests
Edvardavich
Эдвардавiч
Эдвардович
following the December 2010 elections.
(Chesnovski,
Mechislav
Edvardovich)
35. Chatviartkova,
ЧАТВЯРТКОВА,
ЧЕТВЕРТКОВА,
Former judge of the Partizanski District Court of
Natallia
Наталля
Наталья
Minsk.
Chetvertkova,
She dealt with the trial of ex-presidential candidate
Natalia
Andrei Sannikov, civil society activist Ilia
Vasilevich, Fedor Mirzoianov, Oleg Gnedchik and
(Chetvertkova,
Vladimir Yeriomenok. Her way of conducting the
Natalya)
trial was a clear violation of the Code of Criminal
Procedure. She sustained the use of evidence and
testimonies irrelevant to the accused.
36. Chubkavets
Kiryl ЧУБКАВЕЦ, Kipыл ЧУБКОВЕЦ,
Public prosecutor of the case against ex-presidential
Кирилл
candidates Nikolai Statkevich and Dmitri Uss, as
Chubkovets Kirill
well as political and civil society activists Andrei
Pozniak, Aleksandr Klaskovski, Aleksandr Kvet
kevich, Artiom Gribkov and Dmitri Bulanov. The
accusation presented by him had a clear and
imminent political motivation and was a clear
violation of the Code of Criminal Procedure. It was
based on an incorrect classification of the events of
19 December 2010, and not sustained by evidence,
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As a state prosecutor he opposed the appeal of
Ales Byalyatski regarding the sentence imposed on
him by the Pervomaiski District Court of Minsk
even though Byalyatski's trial was conducted in a
way that was a clear violation of the Code of
Criminal Procedure. Byalyatski was active in
defending and providing assistance to those who
suffered from repression in relation to the
19 December 2010 elections and the crackdown
on civil society and on the democratic opposition.
37. Chyzh,
Iury
ЧЫЖ, Юрый
ЧИЖ, Юрий
POB: Soboli, Biere
Iury Chyzh provides financial support to the
Aliaksandravich
Аляксандравiч
Александрович
zowskij Rajon,
Lukashenka regime through his holding company
Brestkaja Oblast
LLC Triple which is active in numerous sectors of
(Chyzh, Yury
the Belarusian economy, including activities
Aliaksandravich)
(Соболи, Березовский
resulting from public awards and concessions from
район, Брестская
Chizh, Iuri
the regime. The sporting positions he retains,
область)
Aleksandrovich
notably being Chair of the Board of the football
DOB: 28.03.1963
club FC Dynamo Minsk and Chair of the Belarusian
(Chizh, Yuri
Federation of wrestling, confirm his association to
Aleksandrovich)
Passport No: SP
the regime.
0008543 (current
validity doubtful).
38. Davydzka,
Henadz ДАВИДЗЬКА,
ДАВНДЬКО,
DOB: 29.09.1955,
President of the State Radio-TV company.
Branislavavich
Генадзь
Геннадий
Senno, Vitebsk region
Describing himself as an authoritarian democrat, he
Бранiслававiч
Брониславович
was responsible for promoting state propaganda on
Davydko, Gennadi
TV, propaganda which supported and justified the
Bronislavovich
repression of the democratic opposition and of
civil society after the elections in December 2010.
Democratic opposition and civil society are
systematically highlighted in a negative and
derogatory way using falsified information.
39. Dranitsa,
Aliaksandr ДРАНIЦА,
ДРАНИЦА,
Army Prosecutor. Responsible for the repression of
Mikalaevich
Аляксандр
Александр
civil society following the December 2010 elec
Мiкалаевiч
Николаевич
tions.
Dranitsa, Aleksandr
Nikolaevich
40. Dubinina,
Zhanna ДУБIНIНА, Жанна ДУБИНИНА,
Judge at Zavodskoi District Court of Minsk. In
Piatrouna
Пятрона
Жанна Петровна
2010 she fined or sentenced the following repre
sentatives of civil society for their peaceful protests:
Dubinina, Zhanna
a) 2010.12.20, Hulyak Vital, 30 daily base units
Petrovna
(1 050 000 BLR); b) 2010.12.20, Vaskabovich
Lyudmila, 30 daily base units (1 050 000 BLR), c)
2010.12.20, Urywski Alyaksandr, 10 days in
prison; d) 2010.12.20, Stashulyonak Veranika, 30
daily base units (1 050 000 BLR); e) 2010.12.20,
Say Syarhey, 10 days in prison; f) 2010.12.20,
Maksimenka Hastassya, 10 days in prison; g)
2010.12.20, Nikitarovich Yuliya, 10 days in prison.
Repeatedly imposed prison terms and large fines
against those involved in peaceful protests and, as a
result, she was responsible for the repression of
civil society and of the democratic opposition in
Belarus.
41. Dudkin,
Anatol
ДУДКIН, Анатоль
ДУДКИН,
Prosecutor on Transport Issues of Belarus.
Kanstantsinavich
Канстанцiнавiч
Анатолий
Responsible for the repression of civil society
Константинович
following the December 2010 elections.
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42. Dysko,
Henadz
ДЫСКО, Генадзь
ДЫСКО, Генадий
Prosecutor of the District of Vitebsk. Responsible
Iosifavich
Iосiфавiч
Иосифович
for the repression of civil society following the
December 2010 elections.
Dysko, Gennadi
Iosifovich
43. Dzemiantsei,
Vasil ДЗЕМЯНЦЕЙ,
ДЕМЕНТЕЙ,
DOB: 20.09.1954
Head of the Hrodna Customs regional committee,
Ivanavich
Васiль Iванавiч
Василий Иванович
former First deputy Chairman of the KGB (2005-
ID: 3200954E045PB4
2007), former Deputy Head of the State Customs
(Dzemyantsey, Vasil
Committee.
Ivanovich)
Responsible for the repressive work of the KGB
Dementei, Vasili
against civil society and the democratic opposition,
Ivanovich
in particular in 2006-2007.
(Dementey, Vasili
Ivanovich)
44. Dziadkou,
Leanid ДЗЯДКО, Леанiд
ДЕДКОВ, Леонид
DOB: 10.1964
As Deputy Head of the KGB, shares responsibility
Mikalaevich
Мiкалаевiч
Николаевич
for the repressive work of the KGB against civil
ID: 3271064M000PB3 society and democratic opposition.
Dedkov, Leonid
Nikolaevich
45. Esman,
Valery
ЕСЬМАН, Валерый ЕСЬМАН, Валерий
Judge at the Central District Court of the city of
Aliaksandravich
Аляксандравiч
Александрович
Minsk. He was directly involved in trials against
peaceful demonstrators on 19 December 2010. On
(Yesman, Valery
20 December 2010, he sentenced civil society
Aliaksandravich)
activists Siarhei Martynau, Dzmitry Chiarniak,
Esman, Valeri
Euhen Vaskovich respectively to 10, 11 and 12
Aleksandrovich
days in jail. In June, July and October 2011, he
sentenced several other activists to 10 and 11 days
(Yesman, Valeri
in jail. The way he conducted the trials was a clear
Aleksandrovich;
violation of the Code of Criminal Procedure. He
Yesman, Valeriy
sustained the use of evidence and testimonies
Aleksandrovich)
irrelevant to the accused.
46. Farmahei,
Leanid ФАРМАГЕЙ,
ФАРМАГЕЙ,
DOB: 27.08.1962
Deputy Head of the Academy of the Ministry of
Kanstantsinavich
Леанiд
Леонид
Interior. Has been actively involved in the
Канстанцiнавiч
Константинович
repression of civil society in Belarus. In his former
(Farmahey, Leanid
role (until June 2011) as Militia Commander of the
Kanstantsinavich)
City of Minsk, he commanded the Minsk militia
Farmagei, Leonid
forces that brutally repressed a demonstration on
Konstantinovich
19 December 2010.
(Farmagey, Leonid
Konstantinovich)
47. Gardzienka,
Siarhei ГАРДЗIЕНКА,
ГОРДИЕНКО,
Deputy editor of the newspaper of the President's
Aliaksandravich
Сяргей
Сергей
Administration and main propaganda newspaper
Аляксандравiч
Александрович
'Sovietskaia Belarus'. Responsible for relaying state
Gordienko, Sergei
propaganda in the printed press, which has
Aleksandrovich
supported and justified the repression of the
(Gordiyenko, Sergey
democratic opposition and of civil society,
Aleksandrovich)
systematically highlighted in a negative and
derogatory way using falsified and untrue
information, in particular after the Presidential
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Aliaksei
ГУСЕ, Аляксей
ГУСЕВ, Алексей
Responsible for organising and implementing the
Viktaravich
Biктapaвiч
Викторович
dissemination of falsified information through the
state-controlled media. Former first Deputy
Gusev, Aleksei
Director of the Information and Analytical Centre
Viktorovich
of the President's Administration.
(Gusev, Alexey
A source and voice of state propaganda, which
Viktorovich)
provokes, supports and justifies the repression of
the democratic opposition and of civil society.
democratic opposition and civil society are
systematically highlighted in a negative and
derogatory way using falsified information.
49. Haidukevich
Valery ГАЙДУКЕВIЧ,
ГАЙДУКЕВИЧ,
DOB: 19.01.1953
Deputy Minister of Interior. Commander of internal
Uladzimiravich
Валерый
Валерий
troops, and Member of Parliament in the Lower
Уладзiмiравiч
Владимирович
POB: Behoml,
Chamber.
Gaidukevich Valeri
Dokshitski district,
Vladimirovich
Vitebsk region
As a commander of internal troops, he was
responsible for the violent repression of the
demonstration on 19 December 2012 in Minsk,
where his troops were the first to be actively
involved.
50. Halavanau,
Viktar ГАЛАВАНА,
ГОЛОВАНОВ,
DOB: 1952, Borisov As
former
Minister
of
Justice,
his
services
elab
Ryhoravich
Biктap Pыгopaвiч
Виктор
orated laws that are repressive towards civil society
Григорьевич
and the democratic opposition. He also denied or
Golovanov, Viktor
deprived registration for NGOs and political parties
Grigorievich
and he ignored unlawful acts undertaken by the
security services against the population.
51. Harbatouski,
Yury ГАРБАТОСКI,
ГОРБАТОВСКИЙ,
Judge at Pervomaiski District Court of Minsk. In
Aliaksandravich
Юрый
Юрий
2010 he fined or sentenced the following repre
Аляксандравiч
Александрович
sentatives of civil society for their peaceful protests:
(Harbatouski, Iury
a) 2010.12.20, Hubskaya Iryna, 10 days in prison;
Aliaksandravich)
b) 2010.12.20, Kaptsiuh Dzmitry, 10 days in
Gorbatovski, Yuri
prison; c) 2010.12.20, Mikheyenka Yahor, 12 days
Aleksandrovich
in prison; d) 2010.12.20, Burbo Andrey, 10 days
in prison; e) 2010.12.20, Pushnarova Hanna, 10
(Gorbatovski, Iuri
days in prison; f) 2010.12.20, Shepuraw Mikita, 15
Aleksandrovich;
days in prison; g) 2010.12.20, Zadzyarkowski
Gorbatovski, Yuriy
Andrey, 10 days in prison; h) 2010.12.20, Yaro
Alexandrovich)
myenkaw Yawhen,10 days in prison. Repeatedly
imposed prison terms against those involved in
peaceful protests and, as a result, he was
responsible for the repression of civil society and of
the democratic opposition in Belarus.
52. Herasimenka,
ГЕРАСIМЕНКА,
ГЕРАСИМЕНКО,
Deputy Head of the Institute of National Security
Henadz Anatolievich Генадзь
Геннадий
(KGB school) and former Head of the KGB of the
Анатольевiч
Анатольевич
District of Vitebsk.
Gerasimenko,
Gennadi
Responsible for the repressive work of the KGB
Anatolievich
against civil society and democratic opposition in
the region of Vitebsk.
53. Herasimovich,
Volha ГЕРАСIМОВIЧ,
ГЕРАСИМОВИЧ,
Prosecutor who presented the case against
Ivanauna
Вольга Иванана
Ольга Ивановна
Byalyatski in the City Court of Minsk after
Byalyatski's application to the court regarding his
Gerasimovich, Olga (ГЕРАСIМОВIЧ
detention. Byalyatski was active in defending and
Ivanovna
Вольга Иванона)
providing assistance to those who suffered from
Gerasimovich Olga
repression in relation to the 19 December 2010
Ivanovna
elections and the crackdown on civil society and
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ГЕРМАНОВIЧ,
ГЕРМАНОВИЧ,
Judge at Oktiabrski District Court of Minsk. In
Siarhei Mikhailavich Сяргей Мiхайлавiч Сергей
2010 he fined or sentenced the following repre
Михайлович
sentatives of civil society for their peaceful protests:
Germanovich, Sergei
a) 2010.12.20, Sidarevich Katsyaryna, 30 daily base
Mikhailovich
units (1 050 000 BLR); b) 2010.12.20, Lyskavets
(Germanovich,
Paval, 15 days in prison; c) 2010.12.20, Sachylka
Sergey Mikhailovich)
Syarhey, 15 days in prison; d) 2010.12.20,
Krawtsow Dzianis, 10 days in prison; e)
2010.12.20, Vyarbitski Uladzimir, 15 days in
prison; f) 2010.12.20, Newdakh Maksim, 15 days
in prison. Repeatedly imposed prison terms and
large fines against those involved in peaceful
protests and, as a result, he was responsible for the
repression of civil society and of the democratic
opposition in Belarus.
55. Hihin,
Vadzim
ГIГIН, Вадзiм
ГИГИН, Вадим
DOB: 1977 Editor-in-Chief
of 'Belorusskaia Dumka' monthly
Frantsavich
Францевiч
Францевич
journal of the President's Administration.
Gigin, Vadim
He is one of the most vocal and influential
Frantsevich
members of the state propaganda machine in the
printed press. He has supported and justified the
repression of the democratic opposition and of
civil society, which are systematically highlighted in
a negative and derogatory way using falsified
information, in particular after the Presidential
elections in 2010.
56. Hrachova,
Liudmila ГРАЧОВА,
ГРАЧЕВА,
Judge of the Leninski District Court of Minsk. She
Andreeuna
Людмiла
Людмила
dealt with the case of ex-presidential candidates
Андрэена
Андреевна
Nikolai Statkevich and Dmitri Uss, as well as
(Hrachova, Lyudmila
political and civil society activists Andrei Pozniak,
Andreyeuna)
Aleksandr Klaskovski, Aleksandr Kvetkevich,
Gracheva, Liudmila
Artiom Gribkov and Dmitri Bulanov. Her way of
Andreevna
conducting the trial was a clear violation of the
Code of Criminal Procedure. She sustained the use
(Grachova, Lyudmila
of evidence and testimonies irrelevant to the
Andreyevna;
accused.
Grachiova, Ludmila
Andreevna)
57. Hureeu
Siarhei
ГУРЭЕ, Сяргей
ГУРЕЕВ, Сергей
Has been actively involved in the repression of civil
Viktaravich
Biктapaвiч
Викторович
society in Belarus. As a former Deputy Minister of
Interior and Head of Preliminary Investigation, he
(Hureyeu Siarhey
was responsible for the violent suppression of
Viktaravich)
protests and violations of human rights during
Gureev Sergei
investigation proceedings in relation to the
Viktorovich,
December 2010 elections. Joined the reserve forces
in February 2012.
(Gureyev Sergey
Viktorovich)
58. Husakova,
Volha ГУСАКОВА, Вольга ГУСАКОВА, Ольга
Judge at the Oktiabrski Rayon Court of Minsk.
Arkadzieuna
Аркадзьена
Аркадьевна
She was directly involved in the judicial repression
Gusakova, Olga
of peaceful demonstrators on 19 December 2010.
Arkadievna
On 20 December 2010, she sentenced civil society
activists, Aleksandryna Alibovich and Volha Kash
talian, to 10 days in jail, and Aliaksei Varonchanka
and Eryk Arlou to 12 days in jail. Her way of
conducting the trial was a clear violation of the
Code of Criminal Procedure. She sustained the use
of evidence and testimonies irrelevant to the
accused.

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59. Iakubovich,
Pavel ЯКУБОВIЧ, Павел
ЯКУБОВИЧ, Павел DOB: 23.09.1946
Member of the Upper House of the Parliament
Izotavich
Iзотавiч
Изотович
appointed by President Lukashenka, editor-in-Chief
of the newspaper of the President's Administration
and main propaganda newspaper 'Sovietskaia
(Yakubovich, Pavel
Belarus'.
Izotavich)
He is one of the most vocal and influential
Iakubovich, Pavel
members of the state propaganda machine in the
Izotovich
printed press. He has supported and justified the
repression of the democratic opposition and of
(Yakubovich, Pavel
civil society, which are systematically highlighted in
Izotovich)
a negative and derogatory way using falsified
information. He was particularly active in this
regard after the crackdown on peaceful demon
strations on 19 December 2010 and on
subsequent protests.
60. Iancheuski,
Usevalad ЯНЧЭСКI,
ЯНЧЕВСКИЙ,
DOB: 22.04.1976,
Assistant to the President, Head of the Ideological
Viachaslavavich
Усевалад
Всеволод
Borisov
Department of the President's Administration.
Вячаслававiч
Вячеславович
(Yancheuski,
He is the main creator of the regime's ideology and
Usevalad
state propaganda, which supports and justifies the
Vyachaslavavich)
repression of the democratic opposition and of
civil society. Democratic opposition and civil
society are systematically highlighted in a negative
Ianchevski, Vsevolod
and derogatory way using falsified information.
Viacheslavovich
(Yanchevski,
Vsevolod
Vyacheslavovich)
61. Iarmoshyna,
Lidziia ЯРМОШIНА,
ЕРМОШИНА,
DOB: 29.1.1953,
Chairwoman of the Central Election Commission
Mikhailauna
Лiдзiя Мiхайлана Лидия
of Belarus. Since 1996, she has been one of the
Михайловна
main persons participating in the falsifications of
POB: Slutsk (Minsk
the fraudulent elections and referendum, in
(Yarmoshyna, Lidzia
Region)
particular in 2004, 2006, 2008, 2010.
Mikhailauna;
Yarmoshyna, Lidziya
Mikhailauna)
Ermoshina, Lidiia
Mikhailovna
(Yermoshina, Lidia
Mikhailovna;
Yermoshina, Lidiya
Mikhailovna)
62. Iaruta,
Viktar
ЯРУТА, Вiктар
ЯРУТА, Виктор
Head of the KGB Board on State Communications.
Heorhevich
Георгiевiч
Георгиевич
Responsible for the repressive work of the KGB
against civil society and democratic opposition.
(Yaruta, Viktar
Heorhevich)
Iaruta, Viktor
Gueorguevich
(Yaruta, Viktor
Gueorguevich)

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63. Iasianovich,
Leanid ЯСЯНОВIЧ, Леанiд ЯСЕНОВИЧ,
DOB: 26.11.1961
Deputy President of the Minsk Central District
Stanislavavich
Станiслававiч
Леонид
Court. Former Judge of the Minsk Central District
Станиславович
POB: Buchani, Vitebsk Court. On 6 August 2006, he sentenced the civil
(Yasianovich, Leanid
district
society activists of the Civic Initiative "Partnership"
Stanislavavich)
Address: Ul. Gorovtsa to jail for having monitored the Presidential
Iasenovich, Leonid
4-104, Minsk
elections in 2006. Nikolai Astreiko was sentenced
Stanislavovich
to 2 years in jail, Timofei Dranchuk to 1 year,
Passport Number:
Aleksandr Shalaiko and Enira Bronitskaya to 6
(Yasenovich, Leonid
MP0515811
months.
Stanislavovich)
His way of conducting the trial was a clear
violation of the Code of Criminal Procedure.
64. Iauseev,
Ihar
ЯСЕЕ, Irap
ЕВСЕЕВ, Игорь
DOB: 1968 Head
of
the
regional
Vitebsk
police.
Former
Deputy
Uladzimiravich
Уладзiмiравiч
Владимирович
Head of Minsk Police and Head of the Minsk anti-
riot (OMON) operation team. He commanded the
(Yauseev, Ihar
troops that put down the peaceful demonstrations
Uladzimiravich;
on 19 December 2010 and personally took part in
Yauseyev, Ihar
the brutality, for which he received an award and
Uladzimiravich)
an acknowledgement letter from President
Evseev, Igor
Lukashenka in February 2011. In 2011, he also
Vladimirovich
commanded the troops that repressed several other
protests by political activists and peaceful citizens
(Yevseev, Igor
in Minsk.
Vladimirovich;
Yevseyev, Igor
Vladimirovich)
65. Ihnatovich-
IГНАТОВIЧ-
ИГНАТОВИЧ-
Prosecutor of the City Court of Minsk dealing in
Mishneva, Liudmila
МIШНЕВА
МИШНЕВА
2011 with the dismissal of the appeal against the
Людмiла
Людмила
sentence of Dmitri Dashkevich and Eduard Lobov,
Ignatovich-
activists of the Molodoi Front (Young Front). The
Mishneva, Liudmila
trial was a clear violation of the Code of Criminal
Procedure.
66. Ipatau,
Vadzim
IПAТA, Вадзiм
ИПАТОВ, Вадим
DOB: 30.10.1964
Deputy Chairperson, Central Electoral Commission
Dzmitryevich
Дзмiтрыевiч
Дмитриевич
(CEC). As a Member of the CEC.he was responsible
POB: Ukraine
for the violations of international electoral
Ipatov, Vadim
standards in the Presidential elections on
Dmitrievich
ID: 3301064A004PB5 19 December 2010.
67. Ivanou,
Siarhei
IВАНО, Сяргей
ИВАНОВ, Сергей
Deputy Head of Supply Division of the Ideological
and Personnel Directorate of the Minsk Municipal
Ivanov, Sergei
Department of Interior. In February 2011, he
(Ivanov, Sergey)
received an award and an acknowledgement letter
from President Lukashenka for his active partici
pation and implementation of orders during the
repression of the 19 December 2010 demonstra
tions.
68. Kachanau
Uladzimir КАЧАНАУ,
КАЧАНОВ,
Aide/Advisor to the Minister of Justice. As the aide
Uladzimiravich
Уладзiмiр
Владимир
to the Minister of Justice, he was responsible or the
Уладзiмiравiч
Владимирович
role and the action of the Ministry of Justice and
Kachanov Vladimir
the judiciary of Belarus, by elaborating laws that
Vladimirovich
are repressive towards civil society and the demo
cratic opposition, supervising the work of the
judges and prosecutors, denying or depriving
registration for NGOs and political parties, taking
decisions against lawyers who defend political
prisoners, as well as deliberately ignoring the
unlawful acts undertaken by the security services
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69. Kadzin,
Raman
КАДЗIН, Раман
КАДИН, Роман Commanding
officer
of
Weaponry
and
Technical
Supply of the Motorised Patrol Service.
Kadin, Roman
In February 2011, he received an award and an
acknowledgement letter from President Lukashenka
for his active participation and implementation of
orders during the repression of the 19 December
2010 demonstrations.
70. Kalach,
Uladzimir КАЛАЧ, Уладзiмiр
КАЛАЧ, Владимир
Head of the KGB of the region and city of Minsk
Viktaravich
Вiктаравiч
Викторович
and former Deputy Head of the KGB for Minsk.
Responsible for the repressive work of the KGB
Kalach, Vladimir
civil society and the democratic opposition in
Viktorovich
Minsk.
71. Kaliada,
Aliaksandr КАЛЯДА,
КОЛЕДА,
DOB: 21.03.1958
Member of the Central Election Committee and
Mikhailavich
Аляксандр
Александр
Chairman of the Regional Election Committee of
Мiхайлавiч
Михайлович
ID: 3210358C033PB6 the Brest region. As a Member of the Central
Koleda, Aleksandr
Electoral Commission, he was esponsible for the
Mikhailovich
violations of international electoral standards in the
Presidential elections in 2006 and 2010 in the
Brest region.
72. Kamarouskaya,
КАМАРОСКАЯ,
КОМАРОВСКАЯ,
Judge of the City Court of Minsk. As associate
Volha Paulauna
Вольга Паvлана
Ольга Павловна
judge, she dismissed the appeals against the
sentences of former presidential candidate Andrei
Komarovskaia, Olga
Sannikov, political and civil society activists Irina
Pavlovna
Khalip, Sergei Martselev, Pavel Severinets,
Aleksandr Otroshchenkov, Dmitri Novik, Aleksandr
Molchanov, Ilia Vasilevich, Fiodor Mirzayanov,
Oleg Gnedchik, Vladimir Yeriomenok, Dmitri
Doronin, Sergei Kazakov, Vladimir Loban, Vitali
Matsukevich, Evgeni Sekret and Oleg Fedorkevich.
These trials were a clear violation of the Code of
Criminal Procedure.
73. Kamisarau,
Valery KAMICAPA,
КОМИССАРОВ,
Judge of the City Court of Minsk. As chief judge, he
Mikalayevich
Валерый
Валерий
dismissed the appeals against the sentences of
Мiкалаевiч
Николаевич
political and civil society activists Dmitri Dash
Komissarov, Valeri
kevich, Eduard Lobov, Aleksandr Otroshchenkov,
Nikolaevich
Dmitri Novik, Aleksandr Molchanov. These trials
were a clear violation of the Code of Criminal
Procedure.
74. Kanapliou,
КАНАПЛЕ,
КОНОПЛЕВ,
DOB: 3.1.1954
Has close ties with President Lukashenka with
Uladzimir
Уладзiмiр
Владимир
whom he worked closely during the 1980s and
Mikalaevich
Мiкалаевiч
Николаевич
POB: Akulintsi,
mainly in 1990s. Former Chairman of the Lower
Mohilev district
House of the Parliament, appointed by the
Konoplev, Vladimir
President. He was one of the main actors in the
Nikolaevich
ID: 3030154A124PB9 fraudulent presidential election in 2006.
75. Karovina,
Natallia КАРОВIНА,
КОРОВИНА,
Judge of Frunzenski District Court of Minsk. In
Uladzimirauna
Наталля
Наталья
2010-2011 she fined or sentenced the following
Уладзiмiрана
Владимировна
representatives of civil society for their peaceful
(Karovina, Natallya
protests: a) 2011.06.30, Tsyareshchanka Uladzimir,
Uladzimirauna)
25 daily base units (875 000 BLR); b) 2011.06.30,
Korovina, Natalia
Sytsko Stefan, 10 days in prison; c) 2011.06.30,
Vladimirovna
Arapinovich Alyaksandr, 25 daily base units
(875 000 BLR); d) 2011.06.30, Yukhnowski
(Korovina, Natalya
Dzyanis, 25 daily base units (875 000 BLR); e)
Vladimirovna)
2011.06.30, Sarachuk Yulian, 25 daily base units
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8 daily base units (280 000 BLR); g) 2010.12.20,
Vashkevich Alyaksandr, 10 days in prison; h)
2010.12.20, Myadzvedz Lyeanid, 10 days in
prison. Repeatedly imposed prison terms and large
fines against those involved in peaceful protests
and, as a result, she was responsible for the
repression of civil society and of the democratic
opposition in Belarus.
76. Karpenka,
Ihar
КАРПЕНКА, Iгар
КАРПЕНКО, Игорь DOB: 28.4.1964
Head of the Regional Election Commission of
Vasilievich
Васiльевiч
Васильевич
POB: Novokuznetsk,
Minsk City, former Member of the Lower Chamber
Karpenko, Igor
Russia
of the Parliament, currently Deputy Mayor of
Vasilievich
Minsk. As Chairman of a Regional Electoral
Commission, he was directly responsible for the
violations of international electoral standards in the
Presidential elections, in particular in 2006 in
Minsk City.
77. Kastsian,
Siarhei
КАСЦЯН, Сяргей
КОСТЯН, Сергей
DOB: 15.1.1941
Chairman of the Foreign Affairs Committee of the
Ivanavich
Iванавiч
Иванович
POB: Usokhi, Mohilev Lower House. Important figure in the Lukashenka
Kostian, Sergei
district
regime.
Ivanovich
(Kostyan, Sergey
Ivanovich)
78. Katsuba,
Sviatlana КАЦУБА, Святлана КАЦУБО, Светлана
Member of the Central Electoral Commission
Piatrouna
Пятрона
Петровна
(CEC). As a Member of the CEC, she was
Katsubo, Svetlana
esponsible for the violations of international
Petrovna
electoral standards in the Presidential elections on
19 December 2010.
79. Kavaliou,
Aliaksandr КАВАЛЕ,
КОВАЛЕВ,
Director of the prison camp in Gorki. He was
Mikhailavich
Аляксандр
Александр
responsible for the inhuman treatment of the
Kovalev, Aleksandr
Мiхайлавiч
Михайлович
detainees, especially for persecution and torturous
Mikhailovich
treatment of civil society activist Dmitri Dash
kevich, who was imprisoned in relation to the
19 December 2010 elections and the crackdown
on civil society and on the democratic opposition.
80. Kazak,
Viktar
КАЗАК, Вiктар
КАЗАК, Виктор
Judge at the Moskovski Rayon Court of the city of
Uladzimiravich
Уладзiмiравiч
Владимирович
Minsk.
Kazak, Viktor
He was directly involved in the judicial repression
Vladimirovich
of the peaceful demonstrators on 19 December
2010. On 20 December 2010, he sentenced civil
society activists Siarhei Arlou and Dzmitry Kresik
to 12 days in jail, and Valeria Niadzvitskaya,
Valiantsyna Busko and Hanna Dainiak to 10 days
in jail.
On 27 December 2010, he sentenced the deputy
leader of the "Young Front" to 10 days in jail for
his participation in the demonstration on
19 December 2010.
On 4 and 7 July 2011, on 8 November 2011, and
on 20 December 2011, he sentenced several
activists (Viktoriya Bandarenka, 10 days in jail;
Andrei Zakhareuski, 5 days in jail; Mikhail Muski, 7
days in jail; Raman Grytsevich, 7 days in jail).
The way he conducted the trials was a clear
violation of the Code of Criminal Procedure. He
sustained the use of evidence and testimonies
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81. Kazheunikau
Andrey КАЖЭНIКА,
КОЖЕВНИКОВ,
Public prosecutor of the case against ex-presidential
Андрэйу
Андрей
candidates Vladimir Neklyaev, Vitaly Rimashevsky,
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