Belarus strongman wins a 7th term in an election the opposition calls a farce
The smiling face of President Alexander Lukashenko gazed out from campaign posters across Belarus on Sunday as the country held an orchestrated election virtually guaranteed to give the 70-year-old ...
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Belarus releases three detainees including journalist and US citizen
Belarus released on Wednesday three individuals who had been imprisoned for over three years, including an American citizen and a journalist, according to US officials. US Secretary of State Marco ...
Radio Free Europe journalist Andrey Kuznechyk among 3 prisoners set free in Belarus
A journalist was among at least three people jailed in Belarus who the White House said Wednesday were released following a ...
Frozen US aid brings new challenges to groups hit by harsh crackdowns in Russia and Belarus
Rights groups, activists and independent media in Russia and Belarus endured increased government scrutiny, repressive laws and even were shut down and forced to operate from exile abroad.
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In Belarus, Lukashenka's Regime Is Punishing Critics By Taking Their Children Away
The list of what police view as "extremist material," which is regularly updated by the Interior Ministry, includes numerous websites of independent media that are banned in Belarus. Simply ...
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Belarus: Brutal Repression Continues Post Presidential Election, Say Human Rights Groups
Human rights groups and Belarusians say they see no signs that Alexander Lukashenko is preparing to loosen his iron grip on ...
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Belarus frees American woman from detention as strongman leader looks to extend 30-year rule
Belarus has “unilaterally” freed an American ... months of mass protests unprecedented in Belarusian history. Police said the officer was shaken up in the crash but uninjured.
Belarus elections: how likely is an information blackout?
People are reportedly downloading VPN services ahead of Sunday's elections to be able to navigate potential disruptions. Here's what we know so far.
What to Know About the Election in Belarus Featuring ‘Europe’s Last Dictator’
With many of his political opponents either jailed or exiled abroad, Alexander Lukashenko, dubbed “Europe’s last dictator,” is all but certain to add a seventh term.
Britain, Canada respond to Belarus' 'sham' presidential election with sanctions
Britain and Canada have imposed sanctions targeting the regime of Belarus' dictator president, Alexander Lukashenko, following his disputed election over the weekend to a seventh term.
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Election in Belarus called a ‘sham’ by opposition and European leaders
In Belarus, strongman leader Alexander Lukashenko has been in power for more than 30 years. Over the weekend, Lukashenko ...
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UK recalls ambassador to Belarus amid unrest
His supporters say his toughness has kept the country stable. This week, Belarus police detained 317 people and deployed water cannon during mass protests against Mr Lukashenko, whose re-election ...