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February 29, 2024

Belarus to consider ban on promoting homosexuality

A bill outlawing the promotion of homosexuality and other behavior considered unfavorable by Belarus' authoritarian government is set to be considered by lawmakers.

February 23, 2024

Belarusian government cracks down on dozens of clergy members who protested authoritarian leader

Dozens of Belarusian clergy members have faced imprisonment, censorship or forced exile for protesting President Alexander Lukashenko's disputed re-election.

February 21, 2024

Belarus Catholic activist up for closed-door "politically motivated" trial

The trial of a Catholic activist in Belarus has been condemned by European diplomats for being "politically motivated" after mass protests against President Lukashenko.

January 30, 2024

Belarusian journalist receives sentence on charges related to work covering protests

Belarusian photojournalist Alyaksandr Zyankou was sentenced to three years in prison on Tuesday for his coverage of protests, charged with "participation in an extremist group."

January 29, 2024

Putin, Lukashenko talk Russia-Belarus alliance in St. Petersburg

Presidents Vladimir Putin of Russia and Alexander Lukashenko of Belarus met Monday to discuss the further expansion of their political, economic and military alliance.

January 25, 2024

Rights group reports more arrests as Belarus intensifies crackdown on dissent

At least 159 have been victims of searches or detentions across Belarus, including journalists and dissidents, according to a human rights group.

January 23, 2024

Belarus arrests at least 64 in Lukashenko regime's latest anti-dissident crackdown

At least 64 people were arrested Tuesday by Belarusian authorities on charges commonly used to persecute dissidents, the Viasna center reported.

January 16, 2024

Putin-friendly Belarus to include nuclear weapon use provision in new military doctrine

Belarusian Defense Minister Viktor Khrenin said Tuesday that the country's new military doctrine will include a provision for the use of nuclear weaponry.

January 15, 2024

Belarus political prisoner dies due to inadequate medical care, human rights group says

Vadzim Khrasko, a political prisoner in Belarus, reportedly died due to pneumonia after authorities neglected to provide him with proper medical care, a group says.

January 10, 2024

Belarus' military reportedly taking in Ukrainian children

The Belarusian military has reportedly begun training Ukrainian children in a move opponents suspect entails pro-Russian indoctrination.