Belarus 5 days ago Hackers claim Belarus fertilizer plant infiltrated to demand political prisoner release A hacker activist group in Belarus has claimed to have infiltrated computers at Grodno Azot, the country's largest fertilizer plant, to pressure the government to free political prisoners.
Belarus April 17 Belarus votes to suspend Conventional Forces participation Belarus' parliament on Wednesday voted to suspend Minsk's participation in the Conventional Forces in Europe treaty, which could lead to military expansion by the Lukashenko regime.
Belarus April 15 A political prisoner in Belarus smuggles out account of beatings after writing on toilet paper Katsiaryna Novikava, a political prisoner in Belarus, shed light on the country's prison system and detailed how she was beaten; she smuggled out her story which she wrote on pieces of toilet paper.
Belarus April 12 Belarus convicts a famous dissident rock band and sentences its members to correctional labor Belarusian authorities have convicted a famous dissident rock band and sentenced the members to 2 years of correctional labor; the move was the latest in a crackdown on dissent.
Belarus April 11 Man accused of insulting Lukashenko online dies in Belarus jail 51-year-old Belarusian national Aliaksandr Kulinich died at a detention center Tuesday while awaiting trial on charges he insulted authoritarian President Alexander Lukashenko.
Belarus April 9 Nobel laureate Bialiatski's condition has worsened after 1,000 days in Belarusian prison, his wife says Ales Bialiatski, activist and Nobel Peace Prize laureate, has been imprisoned in Belarus for 1,000 days as of Tuesday, amid fears about his worsening health.
Belarus April 4 3 human rights activists arrested in Belarus as a crackdown on the opposition persists 3 activists with Viasna, a human rights group in Belarus, were arrested and charged with 'participating in an extremist organization;' authorities have long tried to stifle opposition.
Belarus April 2 Belarus arrests well-known activist on charges punishable by up to 4 years in prison, group says Belarusian authorities have arrested well-known activist Dzmitry Kuchuk for 'organizing activities that grossly violate public order;' he faces up to four years in prison.
Belarus March 20 Belarus raids target opposition-run 'people's embassies,' authorities confirm Belarusian authorities have launched dozens of raids against opposition figures suspected of "extremist" activity and launching "people's embassies" abroad.
Belarus March 19 Independent Belarusian journalist tried in so-called 'extremism' case Independent Belarusian journalist Ihar Karnei stood trial Tuesday for extremism, in a case widely regarded as brazenly politically motivated.