repression in Belarus
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Minsk Forum in Warsaw: discussions on war and gender equality
Since 1997, the German-Belarusian Society has hosted the Minsk Forum in the Belarusian capital. This year, the Minsk Forum began in Vilnius, followed by a meeting in Warsaw and upcoming…
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“Zeltsar case” two years later: What happened to detainees?
On September 28, 2021, in Minsk, as a result of a forceful entry of siloviki into the residence of an EPAM programmer, the apartment owner and a KGB officer were…
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Belarusians in exile can no longer obtain and renew passports
The Lukashenko regime has issued a decree banning Belarusians abroad from obtaining and renewing their passports at Belarusian embassies. The democratic forces of Belarus explained how they are addressing the…
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Thousands of criminal cases: three years after rigged presidential election
Three years ago, on August 9, 2020, yet another presidential election was rigged in Belarus. Malanka Media talks about three years of unprecedented repression using numerical data.
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Independent media hold marathon of solidarity with Belarusian political prisoners
On July 29, Belarusian media are holding an online solidarity marathon under the motto "We Care!" to raise funds for political prisoners and their families. Bloggers, politicians, artists, athletes, and…
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August 2020
Torture and abuse in 2020 – story of Ihar K.
22 years old, election observer. "The riot police officer threw me back and said, "It's no fun to beat him, he doesn't scream"
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Ihar Losik attempted suicide second time while in custody
Ihar Losik, a Belarusian journalist and political prisoner, attempted suicide in a penal colony. He has been on hunger strike for a long time while in solitary confinement in the…
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Films by Belarusian creators win at international film festivals
Na żywo/Live, a short movie about journalists Katsiaryna Andreyeva and Darya Chultsova, was named the best feature film at the 2023 ZOOM-ZBLIŻENIA International Film Festival. Meanwhile, a documentary titled Away,…
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Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya wins 2022 Tipperary International Peace Award
Every year, the Tipperary International Peace Award is presented to public figures who have made a special contribution to promoting human rights and ending conflicts. This year, the award will…
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What Lukashenko’s regime persecutes Belarusian women for
On International Women's Day, the Viasna Human Rights Center tells how and why Lukashenko's regime persecutes Belarusian women.