YURII SHELIAZHENKO*, CONSCIENTIOUS OBJECTOR TO MILITARY SERVICE AND HUMAN RIGHTS DEFENDER, UNDER IMMEDIATE THREAT
JOINT PRESS RELEASE | 23 January 2026 The undersigned organizations express serious concern regarding the continued persecution of Ukrainian human rights defender Yurii Sheliazhenko, a conscientious objector to military service. He is currently under an alarming threat of being arrested and forcibly...
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Belarus systematically suppresses conscientious objection, expanding criminal penalties, militarization, and coercive recruitment while undermining international human rights standards. January 15, 2026 1. Brief summary Belarus maintains compulsory military service for male citizens of conscription...
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