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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...

A dissident film director from Belarus is released after 1 year of detention in Serbia

A noted Belarusian film director and dissident who was held in Serbia for a year while Belarus sought his extradition has been released and gone to Germany

The Independent UK · Nov 1, 2024

Belarus Sets Presidential Election Date, Opposition Denounces Farce

Belarus prepares for presidential election amid criticism and opposition, raising concerns about fairness and transparency in the electoral process.

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 972

As the war enters its 972nd day, these are the main developments.

Al Jazeera · Oct 24, 2024

Ukraine war briefing: Brics summit backfired on Putin with calls for peace, says Kyiv

Xi Jinping among world leaders in Russia advising against escalation; any North Korean troops ‘fair game’ on Ukraine battlefield, says US. What we know on day 974

The Guardian - AU · Oct 24, 2024

Belarus To Hold Presidential Vote On January 26

Belarus will hold a presidential election on January 26, four and a half years after widespread allegations of vote rigging in the last ballot led to nationwide mass protests.

International Business Times · Oct 23, 2024

Belarus sets a Jan. 26 election that's almost certain to extend its authoritarian leader's rule

Lawmakers in Belarus set the next presidential election for Jan. 26, a vote almost certain to extend the three-decade rule of authoritarian leader Alexander Lukashenko

The Independent UK · Oct 23, 2024

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Belarus President Lukashenko to seek seventh term in January vote

Opposition calls for non-recognition of vote set to extend Lukashenko’s 30-year rule.

Al Jazeera · Oct 23, 2024

Poland’s Tusk says future of liberal democracy across EU hinges on tougher migration policy

PM dismisses criticism that a plan to temporarily stop accepting asylum applications violates human rights

The Independent UK · Oct 16, 2024

Polish president criticizes government's no-asylum-for-irregular-migrants plan as a 'grave mistake'

Polish President Andrzej Duda has condemned the government's plan for a temporary suspension of the right to asylum for irregular migrants, calling it a “fatal mistake.”

The Independent UK · Oct 16, 2024

Ukraine war briefing: Zelenskyy says North Korea providing personnel to Russia’s army

Increasing alliance between Russia and North Korea goes beyond transferring weapons, Ukraine leader says; Belarusian president says Putin’s nuclear weapons threat will ‘cool the ardour’ of Western adversaries. What we know on day 964

The Guardian - AU · Oct 14, 2024

Belarusian-American has his prison sentence extended amid continuous crackdown on dissent in Belarus

A Belarusian-American has had his prison term extended to a total of 13 1/2 years in the latest move in a multi-pronged crackdown on dissent by Belarus’ authoritarian government

The Independent UK · Oct 7, 2024

Belarus Opposition Leader Urges Release Of Political Prisoners

Belarusian opposition leader calls for release of political prisoners in Belarus amid crackdown by Lukashenko. Ongoing human rights violations underscore n...

Lithuania refers Belarus to the ICC, alleging crimes against humanity over opposition crackdown

Lithuania has referred hard-line Belarus President Alexander Lukashenko and members of his regime to the International Criminal Court, accusing them of committing crimes against humanity by forcing their own people to flee the country

The Independent UK · Sep 30, 2024

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Belarus Cracks Down On Teachers Amid Dissent

Belarus authorities detain and interrogate teachers involved in online education project deemed extremist, part of broader crackdown on dissent.

The Independent UK · Sep 14, 2024

In Belarus, the native language is vanishing as Russian takes prominence

Belarusians are experiencing a new wave of Russification as Moscow expands its economic, political and cultural dominance to overtake the identity of its neighbor

The Independent UK · Sep 11, 2024

Serbian appeals court overturns ruling to extradite to Belarus a critic of its authoritarian regime

An appeals court in Serbia has overturned an earlier ruling that a prominent critic of the authoritarian government in Belarus should be extradited to that country and said that the case must be retried

Belarusian Exiles Face Intimidation And Threats Abroad

Learn about the challenges faced by Belarusians fleeing political oppression, with the regime targeting dissidents abroad and the international community m...

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The Independent UK · Sep 10, 2024

Belarusians fleeing repression at home say they face new threats and intimidation abroad

More than a half-million Belarusians have fled their country since 2020 as the authoritarian government cracked down its critics

Belarusian President Pardons Protest-Related Prisoners

Belarusian President Lukashenko pardons protesters amid ongoing political repression and international scrutiny. Opposition leader calls for release of all...

European Artists Urge Serbia To Halt Extradition To Belarus

European artists and filmmakers unite to prevent the extradition of Belarusian filmmaker Andrei Hniot to his home country, citing fears of persecution and ...

Al Jazeera · Aug 26, 2024

Why is Belarus amassing troops along its border with Ukraine?

Ukraine has called on Belarus to pull back its forces from the border amid new regional tensions after Kursk incursion.

The Guardian - UK · Aug 26, 2024

Directors and actors urge Serbia not to extradite activist to Belarus

Dozens from European film industry and other artists write letter warning Andrei Gnyot could face death penalty

Belarusian President Warns Of Nuclear Threat Amid Ukraine Conflict

Belarusian President Lukashenko raises concerns over potential nuclear conflict between Ukraine and Russia, warning of unprecedented consequences.

The Guardian - UK · Aug 20, 2024

Russia-Ukraine war: 120,000 Russians flee border areas, says state media; Zelenskiy says situation in Ukraine’s east is ‘difficult’ – as it happened

Residents leave homes in huge numbers after surprise incursion; Russia making significant advances near Pokrovsk

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