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Political prisoners of Belarus in 2023. Infographics
Repressions have continued in Belarus for over three and a half years since the start of the 2020 election campaign. At least 1,430 political prisoners are currently in custody. Viasna…
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War in Ukraine: Is Belarus a co-aggressor?
In 2022, Russia has used the territory of Belarus to wage war against Ukraine with full knowledge and consent of Alexander Lukashenko’s regime. However, thousands of Belarusian citizens stepped forward…
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Is the autocracy winning? Why there is still hope for Belarus
How can the resilience and determination of Belarusians shape the country’s future? What is important to understand about the situation in the country and beyond? In a joint project, Voice…
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Human Rights Situation in Belarus: October 2023
As of late October, 1,473 political prisoners were deprived of their liberty in Belarus. Human rights defenders continue to document arbitrary arrests, convictions, torture and other types of prohibited treatment…
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Belarusians take part in anti-war rallies across globe on February 24
On February 24, Belarusians took to the streets in at least 27 countries on four continents to show their unwavering solidarity with Ukraine.
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Lavon Volski: “Belarus is occupied by Byelorussia”
Belarus is occupied by Byelorussia, writes musician Lavon Volski. Byelorussia rapes, kills, and mocks Belarusians, regularly insults leaders of neighboring countries and the Western world, and is complicit in Russia's…
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Chronicle of repressions in Belarus: Persecution a daily reality
While the war unleashed by Putin with Lukashenko's help rages on, repressions against citizens who openly speak out against the war continue in Belarus.
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Anti-war protests in Belarus: first-hand account of beatings
More than 800 people were detained in Belarus on 27 February 2022 for participating in anti-war protests. Most of them were sentenced to 15 days in jail.
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Belarus’ consul in Munich resigns in protest
Natallia Khvastova, Belarus' consul in Munich, resigned from her post in protest against the war in Ukraine. She believes that Belarus is no longer governed by the principles of equality…
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Teacher detained for wearing blue and yellow ribbon
A history teacher was detained by the police at a Babruisk school for having a blue and yellow ribbon in her hair.