As they pursue silencing critical reporting, authorities have ordered the closing of Belarus’s largest independent journalist association.
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News about the struggle for democracy in Belarus. According to Freedom House, the serious and widespread irregularities marred all recent elections". It is known as the last dictatorship in Europe and remains in close relationship with Russia. Also check out our section on World Democracy.
Pro-Democracy Belarusian Kickboxer Facing Prison
Belarus champion kickboxer Alyaksey Kudzin has been sentenced to 2 1/2 years in prison for “assaulting” a police officer during protest.
Head Of Belarusian Exile Group Found Hanged In Ukraine
A Belarusian activist in exile in Ukraine was found hanged in a park near his home in Kyiv early Tuesday, prompting a murder probe.
Belarus Sprinter Says Punishment Awaited Her At Home
After feud with her team officials at Tokyo Games Belarus sprinter Krystsina Tsimanouskaya expressed fears of punishment back home.
Belarusian sprinter asks for political asylum in Japan
Sprinter Krystsina Tsimanouskaya posted a short video on social media requesting the IOC to help her avoid returning to Belarus.
Belarus’s Opposition Leader Bringing Fight To The US
Belarusians’ fight for independence, according to Svetlana Tikhanovskaya, is a microcosm of authoritarianism vs democracy globally.
The Mom Who Became Face Of Belarus Democracy
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya became the face of Belarus’ pro-democracy campaign after her husband, a majoropposition figure was jailed.
Dissidents Fleeing Belarus After Protest Crackdown
Lukashenko’s crackdown on democracy protests in Belarus has led to thousands of dissidents fleeing to neighboring countries.
Belarus Police Continue Newsroom Raids
Belarusian authorities raid independent newsrooms and human rights organizations, imprisoning journalists for their activities.
Democracy Attacked as World Battles COVID
While the world was distracted with COVID-19 democracy was quietly being attacked globally such as in Hungary, Brazil, Belarus, China.