The Minsk City Court has issued a verdict in the case of Nasta Loika, a human rights defender and political prisoner. She has been sentenced to seven years in prison under Part 3 of Article 130 of the Criminal Code (inciting social hatred). The charges stem from her preparation of the report titled "Persecution of Anarchists, Anti-fascists, Leftists, and Public Activists in Belarus" covering the period from 2017 to August 2018. The report is said to contain a critical assessment of the actions of law enforcement officers.
Due to the trial being held in closed-door proceedings, specific details and Nasta's position remain unknown. The verdict was delivered by Judge Alyona Shilko, while Olga Dindelevich supported the prosecution on behalf of the state.
Due to the trial being held in closed-door proceedings, specific details and Nasta's position remain unknown. The verdict was delivered by Judge Alyona Shilko, while Olga Dindelevich supported the prosecution on behalf of the state.
