Serbia: Activist Andrei Gnyot must not be extradited to Belarus

Ahead of the final decision on the extradition case of Belarusian activist Andrei Gnyot, Marie Struthers, Amnesty International’s Director for Eastern Europe and Central Asia, said: “In light of the ongoing serious human rights violations in Belarus, and the manifest risks that Andrei Gnyot will face if returned there, it is imperative that the Serbian authorities immediately cease the extradition process. The charges against Andrei Gnyot are politically motivated. “No one involved in activities critical of the Belarusian authorities should, under any circumstances, be handed over to Alyaksandr Lukashenka’s administration. Torture, humiliation, intimidation, unfair trials, and lengthy prison sentences are the well-known practices used by the Belarusian authorities to retaliate against their opponents.