A dissident journalist was forced to appear in a film on state TV in which he wept, lauded Belarus’s dictator, Alexander Lukashenko.
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Belarus Editor Arrested Amid Crackdown On Journalists
The chief editor of a popular internet news site in one of Belarus’ largest cities was detained and his home searched by authorities.
Belarus’s Hijacking Is A Sign Of Weakness
Was Belarus’s state hijacking of a plane last Sunday to arrest a dissident a show of force by President Lukashenko or an act of desperation?
Meet The Belarus Rugby Captain Fighting For Democracy
Mariya Shakuro, captain of Belarus women’s sevens and beach rugby sides, was imprisoned for 10 days for opposing Lukashenko.
Detained Belarus Journalist Appears In Forced Confession Video
Belarusian activist Raman Pratasevich appeared in a 29-second video in which he confesses to crimes. Video analysis suggests coercion.
Belarus Forces Down Plane Carrying Dissident
The plane with the well-known Belarusian dissident, Roman Protasevich, was flying from Athens to Lithuania when it was forced down.
Belarus’s Channels Of Civil Society Are Being Destroyed
Tut.by, a Belarusian website that reported on protests against President Lukashenko’s election fraud, has been taken offline.
New Laws To Severely Deteriorate Belarus Human Rights
The Belarusian National Assembly’s Council of the Republic adopted three new laws on April 21, further restricting basic freedoms.
New Laws Further Stifle Freedom Of Speech In Belarus
If adopted, recently enacted amendments to law will further undermine freedom of speech and independent journalism in Belarus.
Belarus Detains At Least 16 Journalists Over Protest Coverage
News sources say that Belarusian authorities arrested at least 16 journalists and fined at least three others between March 18 and 27.