In protests against Belarus’s Alexander Lukashenko, Europe’s last dictator, Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya has been a prominent figure. VOA interviewed her.
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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 Revokes Accreditation of at Least 17 Journalists Covering Post-Election Turmoil
Belarus has continued its repression of pro-democracy protests. Some 17 journalists covering the protests have seen their accreditations revoked.
Tens of Thousands Rally in Belarus, Call for Lukashenko to Resign
Alexander Lukashenko has been the President of Belarus since 1994. The political opposition has stepped up protests for his resignation.
Belarus Removes Theater Director for Supporting Protests
Belarus has witnessed pro-democracy protests directed at its dictator, Alexander Lukashenko. Theater director Pavel Latushko was dismissed in repression.
Media Safety Concerns in Belarus as European Games Loom
Belarusian authorities have carried out concerted attacks on media freedom over the years that directly affect the climate in which news media will cover.
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 said Thursday. The website of Charter 97, founded by opposition politician Andrei Sannikov who ran against authoritarian President Alexander Lukashenko in 2010, went down on Wednesday evening. The information ministry said a decision was taken to “limit access” […]
VIDEO: Behind the Ongoing Russia and Belarus Media Battle
Kremlin suggests that Minsk needs to curb a rise in nationalism and anti-Russian messaging