Belarus ‘Freedom Day’ protests were repressed as the Lukashenko regime enforces crackdown on the country’s pro-democracy swell.
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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 Reprisals Against Human Rights Defenders Continue
Belarusian authorities are waging a targeted intimidation campaign against civil society in an attempt to silence all government critics.
Eurovision Rejects Belarus Propaganda Song For Political Mockery
Belarus’ political crisis has spread to this year Eurovision contest as its entry is about to be disqualified due to its controversial song choice.
Rising Judicial Harassment Against Belarus Human Rights Activists
The Human Rights Centre “Viasna” has been subjected to intimidation for offering legal aid to victims of Belarus’ continuing crackdown.
Belarus Journalist Katsiaryna Barysevich Sentenced To 6 Months In Jail
Belarusian journalist Katsiaryna Barysevich has been jailed to six months and a fine over her coverage of protests in the country
CPJ condemns 2-year jail sentences for Belarus journalists
In response to the sentencing of two female Belarusian journalists for covering protests, CPJ issued a statement calling for their release.
Belarus: Police raid homes of journalists, activists
Police in Belarus have ramped up raids on the homes and offices of pro-democracy activists, journalists, union members, to silence dissent.
Belarus Journalists to Face Trial Over Protest Reporting
Authorities should immediately drop the absurd criminal charges against journalists Katsiaryna Andreyeva and Darya Chultsova.
Belarus Opposition Leader Nominated for Nobel Prize
Lithuanian President Gitanas Nauseda has nominated Belarus opposition leader Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya for the Nobel Peace Prize.
Democratic renewal? Belarus’s popular movement shows how it’s done
In recent months Belarusians have steadily asked Alexander Lukashenko to leave office. Their popular movement demonstrates how democratic renewal is done.