The student's trial is taking place in Belarus. Yesterday they said their “last words”. I want you to read them. All of these young people are bright & intelligent - the complete opposite to those who are judging them. They are the future, which Lukashenka is trying to destroy. 
Alana Hebrymariam, Sviatlana @Tsihanouskaya representative on the Youth:
«I am against violence. I supported the students who strived for a dialogue with the university administration to be heard. I won't admit the guilt for the crimes I never committed & don't regret it.»
«I am against violence. I supported the students who strived for a dialogue with the university administration to be heard. I won't admit the guilt for the crimes I never committed & don't regret it.»
Ksenia Syramolat:
«If you, the High Court, believe that it is criminal to follow the Constitution, it’s criminal not to lie, it’s criminal to study hard, it’s criminal to help people, then I will understand the motivation of the verdict & all the 8 months in the detention center»
«If you, the High Court, believe that it is criminal to follow the Constitution, it’s criminal not to lie, it’s criminal to study hard, it’s criminal to help people, then I will understand the motivation of the verdict & all the 8 months in the detention center»
Jana Arabeyka:
«Today I am celebrating 8 months since our detention. We spent 243 days in a place full of darkness, fear, and horror. But these 8 months could not convince me that fear destroys trust. Therefore, and for a hundred other reasons, my last word is «freedom».
«Today I am celebrating 8 months since our detention. We spent 243 days in a place full of darkness, fear, and horror. But these 8 months could not convince me that fear destroys trust. Therefore, and for a hundred other reasons, my last word is «freedom».
Anastasia Bulybenka:
«I'm not a criminal. I am 19 years old, I am far from politics, but there are things that you understand at any age. I protested against the authorities, I am protecting against violence, humiliation, lawlessness, & lies. Because I can't turn my back on it.»
«I'm not a criminal. I am 19 years old, I am far from politics, but there are things that you understand at any age. I protested against the authorities, I am protecting against violence, humiliation, lawlessness, & lies. Because I can't turn my back on it.»
Ilya Trakhtenberg:
«What is the meaning of this criminal case? To show students that they are being brainwashed by a bunch of villains, students themselves are unable to act jointly. Regardless of what awaits me, I will remain a free person, because I can think independently»
«What is the meaning of this criminal case? To show students that they are being brainwashed by a bunch of villains, students themselves are unable to act jointly. Regardless of what awaits me, I will remain a free person, because I can think independently»
Tatsiana Yakelchik:
«I did everything that is in the accusation following my conscience, indifference, and compassion. And these actions were not criminal. I have never violated the legislation of the Republic of Belarus.»
«I did everything that is in the accusation following my conscience, indifference, and compassion. And these actions were not criminal. I have never violated the legislation of the Republic of Belarus.»
Victorya Hrankouskaya:
«I will not turn a blind eye to violence. My grandmother always said that violence & humiliation in the family should not be tolerated. Belarus is my home, and the people in it are like a big family.»
«I will not turn a blind eye to violence. My grandmother always said that violence & humiliation in the family should not be tolerated. Belarus is my home, and the people in it are like a big family.»
Kasia Budko:
«I love Belarus with all its pros and cons, even after eight months in prison. I am sorry for everything that is happening in our country. The most promising, excellent among us, students, are forced to leave, or...well imprisoned.»
«I love Belarus with all its pros and cons, even after eight months in prison. I am sorry for everything that is happening in our country. The most promising, excellent among us, students, are forced to leave, or...well imprisoned.»
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