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Belarus articles on Democracy Chronicles

​News about the struggle for democracy in Belarus. ​​​According to Freedom House, "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’s Opposition Leader Bringing Fight To The US

by DC Editors - July 28, 2021

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.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Belarus, Democracy Protests, Europe

The Mom Who Became Face Of Belarus Democracy

by DC Editors - July 25, 2021

Belarus’s Opposition Leader Bringing Fight To The US

Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya became the face of Belarus’ pro-democracy campaign after her husband, a majoropposition figure was jailed.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Belarus, Europe, Women and Democracy

Dissidents Fleeing Belarus After Protest Crackdown 

by DC Editors - July 20, 2021

Dissidents Fleeing Belarus After Protest Crackdown 

Lukashenko’s crackdown on democracy protests in Belarus has led to thousands of dissidents fleeing to neighboring countries.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Belarus, Europe, Political Dissidents

Belarus Police Continue Newsroom Raids

by DC Editors - July 17, 2021

Belarus Police Continue Newsroom Raids

Belarusian authorities raid independent newsrooms and human rights organizations, imprisoning journalists for their activities.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Belarus, Europe, Journalism and Free Speech

Democracy Attacked as World Battles COVID

by DC Editors - July 15, 2021

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.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Asia, Belarus, Brazil, China, Dictatorships, Europe, Hong Kong, Hungary, South America

Belarus Presidential Hopeful Gets 14-Year Prison Sentence

by DC Editors - July 7, 2021

Highest court in Belarus convicted an aspiring rival to the nation’s authoritarian president on corruption charges rejected as politically motivated.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Belarus, Dictatorships, Europe

Jailed Belarus Journalist Moved To House Arrest

by DC Editors - June 28, 2021

Jailed Belarus Journalist Moved To House Arrest

The Belarusian journalist and his Russian girlfriend who were pulled off a flight that was diverted to Minsk are under house arrest.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Belarus, Europe, Political Dissidents

Belarus Dissident TV Confessions Slammed As Coerced

by DC Editors - June 5, 2021

Belarus Dissident TV Confessions Slammed As Coerced

A dissident journalist was forced to appear in a film on state TV in which he wept, lauded Belarus’s dictator, Alexander Lukashenko.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Belarus, Dictatorships, Europe

Belarus Editor Arrested Amid Crackdown On Journalists

by DC Editors - June 4, 2021

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.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Belarus, Europe, Journalism and Free Speech

Belarus’s Hijacking Is A Sign Of Weakness

by DC Editors - May 30, 2021

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?

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Belarus, Dictatorships, Europe

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