Justice ministry looks to shut down women's party

The Belarusian Women's Party "Nadzeya" (Hope) has found itself at the verge of liquidation, reports Charter'97. The party representatives are summoned on September 12 to the Supreme Court to have a preliminary discussion with the lawyers from the Justice Ministry. Officials say the party has violated laws in its operations and ask the highest court to shut down the organization.

In the similar manner, the Justice Ministry earlier succeeded to close the opposition Labor Party.