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What another Lukashenko ‘victory’ will mean for Europe’s security – and that of Belarus’ citizenry

Europe’s longest-serving authoritarian leader, Belarus’ Alexander Lukashenko, is set to run for a seventh term on Jan. 26, 2025. And even before the first vote is counted, it can be stated with a fair degree of confidence that he will prevail.

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‘A ritual for a dictator’: Lukashenko critics decry Belarus election

Longtime president and Putin ally has silenced media and criminalised dissent as he eyes seventh term

The Guardian - UK

The Guardian view on Belarus’s election: broken democratic dreams

Editorial: Five years after an inspiring democracy movement almost toppled Alexander Lukashenko, his brutal rule remains intact. The west must do more to help

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An imprisoned Nobel laureate underscores human rights abuses in Belarus

Ales Bialiatski, a human rights advocate who won the 2022 Nobel Peace Prize, is serving a 10-year prison sentence in Belarus and is one of hundreds of its political prisoners

The Independent UK

Belarus Opposition Leader Eyes 'Opportunity' For Change

Exiled Belarus opposition leader Svetlana Tikhanovskaya has told AFP the forthcoming presidential election there will be a "sham" and urged dissidents to prepare for an opportunity to change their country.

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Zelenskyy Claims Putin Ally Lukashenko Called to Apologize For Strikes Launched From Belarus: 'Its Not Me, It's Putin'

In a wide-ranging interview, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, claimed that Russia-allied Alexander Lukashenko called him to apologize for missiles launched from within his nation of Belarus, telling him "it is not me, It's Putin."

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Zelensky Claims Putin Ally Lukashenko Called to Apologize For Strikes Launched From Belarus: 'Its Not Me, It's Putin'

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Catholic priest in Belarus sentenced to 11 years as crackdown on dissent continues

A Catholic priest in Belarus has been convicted on charges of high treason for criticizing the government and handed an 11-year sentence, in the first case of politically-driven charges against Catholic clergy since Belarus became independent in the 1991 collapse of the Soviet Union

The Independent UK

5 elections to watch in 2025

The coming 12 months can’t promise the bumper crop of elections we saw during 2024, when countries home to about half the world’s population headed to the polls. Still, voters will cast ballots in several important elections throughout the year – and many of the themes persist: the impact of…

The Conversation

Why are Belarus in World Cup qualifying and where will Scotland play pariah state?

Belarus aided Russia's invasion of Ukraine - so why are they still involved in World Cup qualifying and where will Scotland play the pariah state?

The National (Scotland)

Belarusian authorities arrest 7 journalists who worked for an independent newspaper

Belarusian authorities have arrested seven journalists who worked for an independent regional news outlet, the latest move in a sweeping crackdown on dissent and freedom of speech by the country’s authoritarian President Alexander Lukashenko

The Independent UK

Belarus has dozens of Russian nuclear weapons and is ready for its newest missile, its leader says

Belarus’ authoritarian President Alexander Lukashenko says his country is hosting dozens of Russian nuclear weapons and will prepare facilities for the planned deployment of Moscow’s newest hypersonic ballistic missile

The Independent UK

Scottish Government urges UK to put pressure on Lukashenko regime in Belarus

SCOTLAND'S External Affairs and Health Secretaries are urging the UK Government to put pressure on the Lukashenko regime in Belarus to ensure the…

The National (Scotland)

Scottish Government urges UK Government to put pressure on Lukashenko regime

The call came on Human Rights Day on December 10.

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Putin signs agreement offering Russia's security guarantees to ally Belarus

Russian President Vladimir Putin has visited Belarus to sign a treaty offering security guarantees, including the possible use of Russian nuclear weapons, to protect Moscow’s closest ally

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Putin Signs Treaty Offering Security Guarantees To Belarus

Putin signs treaty with Belarus for security guarantees, including nuclear umbrella. Russian doctrine allows nuclear response to aggression amidst tensions...

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Belarus seeks to copy neighboring Russia’s repressive LGBTQ+ policies, activists say

Belarus is cracking down on its LGBTQ+ community, detaining and beating nearly three dozen of them in the last three months

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Belarus grants asylum to fugitive Polish judge wanted on spying allegations

Belarus has granted asylum to a former Polish judge who faced espionage charges at home following his defection in May to the Kremlin-allied country

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Belarus leader Lukashenko pardons 32 prisoners convicted for ‘extremism’

Human rights group Viasna reports 1,275 political prisoners still jailed and face harsh conditions.

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Belarus Crackdown: Hundreds Arrested For Supporting Ukraine

Belarus under Lukashenko arrests hundreds for supporting Ukraine amid ties with Russia, intensifying crackdown on dissent.

The Independent UK

Belarus police launch sweeping anti-riot drills ahead of January's election

Belarusian police have launched sweeping anti-riot drills ahead of January’s election in which authoritarian President Alexander Lukashenko is seeking a seventh term, a signal from the authorities that they won't tolerate any protests

The Guardian - UK

Presence of Belarus in international football is validation for a pariah state

Northern Ireland’s tie with eastern European nation can be viewed as a win for president Alexander Lukashenko

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Belarusian Activist Maria Kolesnikova Resurfaces After 20 Months

Belarusian activist Maria Kolesnikova reappears after 20 months, raising hopes for political prisoners' release. International calls for the release of Kol...

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Imprisoned Belarus activist resurfaces after no contact with her family for 20 months

Human rights activists say imprisoned Belarusian opposition figure Maria Kolesnikova has resurfaced after more than 20 months without any communication from her, and has met with her father

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Belarusian Dissident Released From Serbian Detention, Arrives In Germany

Belarusian filmmaker Andrei Hniot, critical of President Lukashenko, is freed from Serbian detention and arrives in Germany after facing charges of tax eva...

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