Belarusian authorities have carried out concerted attacks on media freedom over the years that directly affect the climate in which news media will cover.
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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.
Why Belarus Seeks Better Ties With West Despite Russian Hysterics
Belarus seeks better ties with West though this provokes “hysterics” from its traditional ally Russia, long-serving President Alexander Lukashenko said.
Dictatorship Thwarts Belarus Opposition Rally in Minsk
Authorities in Belarus have thwarted the opposition’s attempt to hold a rally and have detained several
Dozens arrested as Belarus opposition marks ‘Freedom Day’
Belarusian authorities on Sunday arrested around 30 protesters ahead of a banned opposition march in Minsk
Belarus blocks popular opposition website Charter 97
Former Soviet republic Belarus has blocked a top opposition website for spreading “illegal” content, the information ministry
VIDEO: Behind the Ongoing Russia and Belarus Media Battle
Kremlin suggests that Minsk needs to curb a rise in nationalism and anti-Russian messaging
Belarus Should Block Extradition of Murad Amriev to Chechnya
Belarus should recognize that Chechnya’s request to extradite Amriev is based on wholly bogus charges
High Hopes For a Belarusian Spring in Europe’s Last Dictatorship
Protests against a tax to be levied on the unemployed quickly degenerated into more general affairs
Hundreds Arrested In Belarussian Anti-Government Rallies
Riot police in Belarus launched a massive crackdown on protesters trying to hold a banned march in Minsk
Nuclear Plant Construction is Uniting the Belarusian Opposition
Corruption fueled fears of nuclear disaster have stirred the passions and unity of the Belarusian opposition