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Independent Belarusian journalist tried in so-called 'extremism' case

March 19, 2024

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.

Belarus hits Catholic activist with 3-year prison sentence for insulting Lukashenko

March 15, 2024

Belarus hits Catholic activist with 3-year prison sentence for insulting Lukashenko

Roman Catholic activist Uladzislau Beladzed was sentenced to three years in a Belarusian prison Friday for insulting President Alexander Lukashenko and "inciting social discord."

Poland lays to rest a Belarusian woman who was attacked, raped in central Warsaw

March 14, 2024

Poland lays to rest a Belarusian woman who was attacked, raped in central Warsaw

Lizaveta Hertsen, 25, was laid to rest in Poland on Thursday. Hertsen, a Belarusian national, died after being brutally attacked and raped in central Warsaw.

12 lawyers detained as Belarus cracks down on helping political prisoners

March 12, 2024

12 lawyers detained as Belarus cracks down on helping political prisoners

Belarusian authorities have reportedly detained at least a dozen lawyers amid mass raids targeting those accused of assisting the authoritarian nation's political prisoners.

Thousands of Belarusians convicted on politically-driven charges amid sweeping crackdown on dissent

March 4, 2024

Thousands of Belarusians convicted on politically-driven charges amid sweeping crackdown on dissent

Belarusian president Alexander Lukashenko has increased persecution of political dissidents as he tightens crackdowns on any dissent in the eastern European nation.

Belarus to consider ban on promoting homosexuality

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.

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

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.

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

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.

Belarusian journalist receives sentence on charges related to work covering protests

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."

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

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.