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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.

Meet The Belarus Rugby Captain Fighting For Democracy

by DC Editors - May 28, 2021

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.

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

Detained Belarus Journalist Appears In Forced Confession Video

by DC Editors - May 26, 2021

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.

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

Belarus Forces Down Plane Carrying Dissident

by DC Editors - May 25, 2021

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.

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

Belarus’s Channels Of Civil Society Are Being Destroyed

by DC Editors - May 20, 2021

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.

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

New Laws To Severely Deteriorate Belarus Human Rights 

by DC Editors - April 22, 2021

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.

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

New Laws Further Stifle Freedom Of Speech In Belarus

by DC Editors - April 10, 2021

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.

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

Belarus Detains At Least 16 Journalists Over Protest Coverage

by DC Editors - April 2, 2021

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.

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

Belarus Escalates Crackdown on Independent Journalism

by DC Editors - March 29, 2021

Belarus Escalates Crackdown on Independent Journalism

Belarusian authorities have escalated a crackdown against independent journalism using arbitrary detentions, fines and prison sentences.

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

Eurovision Song Contest Officially Excludes Belarus

by DC Editors - March 28, 2021

Eurovision Song Contest Officially Excludes Belarus - ART TAG

The Eurovision Song Contest has excluded Belarus for the second time because its entry violated the competition’s non-political nature.

Filed Under: Democracy Culture Tagged With: Belarus, Europe, Political Artwork

Hundreds arrested in Belarus ‘Freedom Day’ protest

by DC Editors - March 26, 2021

Hundreds arrested in Belarus ‘Freedom Day’ protest

Belarus ‘Freedom Day’ protests were repressed as the Lukashenko regime enforces crackdown on the country’s pro-democracy swell.

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

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