Kremlin suggests that Minsk needs to curb a rise in nationalism and anti-Russian messaging
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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.
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
What’s Next After Sunday’s Predetermined Belarus Election?
Political activists urge patience as latest predetermined Belarus election reveals lack of democracy
How Belarus Balances Relations With Giant Neighbors
Dictator Alexander Lukashenko of Belarus balances Europe and Russia relations to keep power
Once Again, Irregularities Taint Belarusian Elections
Despite some hope for progress, Belarusian elections fall again into familiar undemocratic pattern
Hints of Change Within the Belarusian Dictatorship?
Between a rock and a hard place, longtime Belarusian dictatorship seems to be on verge of change
Belarusian Journalist Wins Nobel Prize For Literature
Belarusian journalist Svetlana Alexievich has a career of exposing government imposed suffering