UN experts claim Belarus justice system targets Lukashenko opponents

Experts have warned that a coordinated network of courts, police, security services, prosecutors and prison authorities is being used to suppress dissenting voices. The assessment, presented in a recent analysis by independent legal scholars, alleges that these institutions work in concert to curtail the activities of critics, employing legal proceedings, investigations and custodial measures as tools of repression.

The report cites a series of cases in which outspoken individuals faced charges, prolonged pre‑trial detention and restrictive court orders that effectively limited their public engagement. While officials of the implicated agencies have declined to comment on the allegations, human‑rights monitors say the pattern underscores a systemic approach to limiting freedom of expression, prompting calls for further scrutiny and accountability.