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Escalating Repression of Free Speech in Belarus

Belarusian journalist Elena Vasilyeva details the escalating repression of free speech and political dissent in Belarus, recounting personal experiences of detention and highlighting the gradual normalization of authoritarian tactics.

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Belarusian Journalist's Account of 2020 Election and Subsequent Repression

Belarusian journalist Ulyana Boboeid describes witnessing irregularities in the August 9, 2020, Belarusian presidential election, the subsequent crackdown on protests, and her subsequent escape from the country due to government repression of independent media, highlighting the lasting impact on her...

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Belarus Five Years On: Repression Continues Despite Lukashenko's Reelection Pledge

The 2020 Belarusian protests, sparked by a rigged election and COVID-19 mismanagement, resulted in widespread repression; at least 8,519 people have faced political prosecution since then, with over 60,000 imprisoned, while President Lukashenko remains in power despite stating he won't seek reelecti...

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Belarusian Political Prisoner's Ordeal Exposes Regime's Repression

Palina Charenda-Panassiouk, a Belarusian historian, spent four years in prison for opposing Lukashenko's regime, facing inhumane conditions including forced labor and solitary confinement; her release and exile highlight the Belarusian regime's systematic suppression of dissent and its recent, seemi...

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EU Reaffirms Support for Belarusian People Five Years After Disputed Elections

On the fifth anniversary of Belarus's 2020 disputed elections, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen reiterated the EU's continued support for the Belarusian people, emphasizing the release of over 1000 political prisoners and the fulfillment of democratic aspirations, alongside a 3 bil...

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Belarus Five Years After Protests: Unchanged Regime, Continued Repression

Following a disputed 2020 election in Belarus, massive protests erupted, met with violent suppression by authorities; at least 8,519 people have faced political prosecution since then, and the regime continues its crackdown, though it has released some prisoners in exchange for potential Western con...

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Belarus Five Years On: Repression Continues Despite 2020 Protests

Five years after massive protests in Belarus against Alexander Lukashenko's authoritarian rule, over 8,500 people have faced political persecution, and the regime continues its crackdown, releasing some prisoners in exchange for potential Western concessions, while the West's influence remains limit...

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Lukashenko Hints at Leaving Office, Rejecting Son as Successor

Belarussian President Alexander Lukashenko hinted he won't seek another term in a TIME interview, rejecting claims his son will succeed him, emphasizing a need for stable transition after decades of authoritarian rule and disputed elections.

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Belarus: Five Years After Protests, Repression Persists

In 2020, Belarusian protests against Lukashenko's fraudulent re-election, exacerbated by COVID-19 mismanagement, were met with violent repression. Over 8,500 faced politically motivated prosecutions, and over 60,000 were imprisoned, despite Lukashenko's recent claim that he will not seek re-election...

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EU Reaffirms Support for Belarusian People, Pledges €3 Billion in Aid

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen reiterated the EU's unwavering support for the Belarusian people on the fifth anniversary of the 2020 disputed elections, pledging €3 billion in aid for a democratic transition and condemning the ongoing repression under Lukashenko's regime.

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Lukashenko Denies Son's Succession, Emphasizes Gradual Transition for Belarus

Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko, in a recent interview, denied his son Nikolai will succeed him, emphasizing the need for a gradual transition and continued close ties with Russia while warning against rapid economic liberalization, sparking debate about Belarus's future.

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Belarus: Ongoing Repression Following 2020 Protests

Following Belarus's 2020 disputed elections, mass protests met with brutal government repression, resulting in thousands of arrests and imprisonments, including Nobel laureate Ales Bialiatski, and a sustained effort to erase digital records of the events. The regime's actions highlight its reliance ...

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