Today, the lawyers of movie director Andrei Gnet received the decision of the Higher Court in Belgrade on Andrei’s possible extradition to Belarus. If extradited for criminal prosecution, Andrei will inevitably face a severe prison term for his peaceful civil activism and exercising his rights.
During the months Andrei has been in custody in Belgrade, the Legal Team of Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya’s Office has made every effort to prevent his extradition. We have been in touch with diplomatic representatives of EU countries, lawyers, human rights defenders, attorneys, and journalists to ensure his release.
Please note that the court’s decision does not mean our efforts were in vain. Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya’s Office continues to fight for Andrei Hniot’s freedom. We have already informed European diplomats in Belgrade of the decision. Andrei’s lawyers are preparing documents for an appeal. He has also been provided contacts to receive legal assistance for an application to the European Court of Human Rights if necessary. Information on Andrei Hniot’s case has been sent to the European Commission. We remain in close contact with Andrei, providing him with assistance and support.
We urge everyone to support Andrei in this fight in every way possible!
Share information about Andrei’s situation if it is safe for you to do so. Send letters to Serbian diplomatic missions demanding his release. We are doing everything we can to ensure Andrei can leave Serbia and move to a safe third country. With your support, Andrei will reach safety and reunite with his loved ones much sooner.
