Belarusian human rights advocate Ales Bialiatski, winner of the 2022 Nobel Peace Prize, was sentenced to 10 years in prison on Friday for financing actions violating public order and smuggling. His co-defendants were also given lengthy sentences, prompting condemnation from around the world and calls for their immediate release. The trial has been seen as a test of Belarus’ commitment to human rights and the rule of law, with the international community now urging the Belarusian government to reverse the court’s decision.