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Belarus treatment of ex-presidential candidate, Lukashenko critic, condemned by EU

May 11, 2023

Belarus treatment of ex-presidential candidate, Lukashenko critic, condemned by EU

The European Parliament condemned Belarus' treatment of Viktar Babaryka, a dissident who is to spend 14 years in prison for challenging authoritarian President Alexander Lukashenko.

Belarusian blogger who was jailed over satirical drawing of President Alexander Lukashenko dies in prison

May 8, 2023

Belarusian blogger who was jailed over satirical drawing of President Alexander Lukashenko dies in prison

Mikalai Klimovicz, a blogger who was jailed over a satirical drawing of Alexander Lukashenko, has died in prison. Klimovicz died at the age of 61.

Dissident Belarusian journalist who was pulled off of commercial flight sentenced to 8 years in prison

May 3, 2023

Dissident Belarusian journalist who was pulled off of commercial flight sentenced to 8 years in prison

Raman Pratasevich, a dissident journalist who was arrested after being pulled off a commercial flight, has been sentenced to eight years in prison.

Belarusian air force crews complete tactical nuclear weapon training as part of Russian plan

April 14, 2023

Belarusian air force crews complete tactical nuclear weapon training as part of Russian plan

Russia plans to deploy tactical nuclear weapons to Belarus as fighting in Ukraine continues. Belarusian air force crews recently completed training for using the weapons.

Former Belarusian opposition leader gets 17-year sentence in absentia

April 7, 2023

Former Belarusian opposition leader gets 17-year sentence in absentia

Belarusian opposition leader Valery Tsepkalo was sentenced in absentia to 17 years in prison on charges of extremism and "discrediting Belarus," among others.

Lithuania seeking compensation from Belarus for orchestrating immigration of thousands of migrants

April 6, 2023

Lithuania seeking compensation from Belarus for orchestrating immigration of thousands of migrants

Lithuania is accusing Belarus of orchestrating the immigration of thousands of migrants into their country. The country is seeking up to 120 million euros in compensation from Belarus.

Russia warns NATO as Belarus sees nuclear upgrade on planes, missiles

April 4, 2023

Russia warns NATO as Belarus sees nuclear upgrade on planes, missiles

Russia's Defense Minster Sergei Shoigu issues a threatening warning against NATO Tuesday as Finland officially joined the alliance and expanded the organization.

Belarus discovers arsenal of weapons intended for 'terrorist' attacks

March 21, 2023

Belarus discovers arsenal of weapons intended for 'terrorist' attacks

Belarus discovered an arsenal of weapons that were intended for terrorist attacks. The country's security forces found them two days after killing an alleged terrorism suspect near the Polish border.

Belarus tightens border security with Poland after alleged terrorist killed in shootout

March 20, 2023

Belarus tightens border security with Poland after alleged terrorist killed in shootout

Belarus authorities have stepped up their security along the border with Poland after an alleged terrorist was killed in a shootout. Police did not identify the suspect's nationality.

Belarus sees sabotage from within as citizens protest aid to Russia amid war in Ukraine: report

March 10, 2023

Belarus sees sabotage from within as citizens protest aid to Russia amid war in Ukraine: report

The Belarusian government is struggling to stymie a guerilla group working to oppose Minsk's assistance to Russia amid its war in Ukraine.