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2 years passed since Raman Bandarenka’s death. Who was held accountable for it?
Raman Bandarenka was abducted from the Square of Changes and beaten up by security officers on November 11, 2020. He succumbed to his injuries at the hospital the next day.…
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Maria Kalesnikava becomes honorary professor of Mozarteum University Salzburg
Maria Kalesnikava, a flutist and one of the Belarusian opposition leaders sentenced to 11 years in prison, became an honorary professor of Mozarteum University in Salzburg.
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Former political prisoner from Belarus detained in Ukraine
Ivan Krasouski, a former political prisoner from Belarus, has been detained in Ukraine. He now faces deportation.
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At least 98 people convicted in politically motivated cases in August 2022
The courts have not issued a single acquittal verdict. According to the Viasna Human Rights Center, as of September 1, 2022, there were 1,326 political prisoners in Belarusian prisons.
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Belsat journalist Darya Chultsova released after 2 years in prison
Political prisoner Darya Chultsova, who was detained during a live stream in the Square of Changes, has been released after serving her sentence.
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In 2020 Belarusians abroad recognized themselves as Belarusians
Sociologist Henadz Korshunau spoke about the transformation of the Belarusian diaspora after 2020, its goals and challenges, and the importance of solidarity and protest actions taking place in the streets…
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Why Belarus matters
Exactly two years ago, unprecedented protests unfolded in Belarus in opposition to the rigged elections. Protests and demonstrations did not subside for months, but the supporters of change were unable…
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Belarusian rail guerrillas face death penalty
The investigation of Belarusian authorities into the "acts of terrorism" on railways has been completed. The Investigative Committee says that the accused face death penalty.
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Cyber Partisans publish recordings of phone calls wiretapped by government
Last year, a group of hacktivists known as Cyber Partisans breached the Belarus' Interior Ministry databases and found a secret government wiretapping system. Now, they've started posting the recordings, including…
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After 21 months in Swedish Embassy father and son flee Belarus
It is a real-life thriller with a happy ending: two Belarusians managed to escape to Latvia after spending more than a year and a half in the Swedish embassy in…