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The Latest Breaking News from Alexander Lukashenko

A Belarusian court has sentenced the members of dissident rock band Nizkiz to two years of prison labor after finding them guilty of "organizing and plotting actions grossly violating public order." After President Alexander Lukashenko won a sixth term in the country's disputed 2020 election, mass protests broke out. Nizkiz…

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Belarusian Political Prisoner Exposes Brutal Prison Conditions

Political prisoner in Belarus exposes brutal treatment and lack of medical care in the country's prison system.

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Nobel laureate Bialiatski's condition worsens after 1,000 days in Belarusian prison, his wife says

The wife of Nobel Peace Prize laureate and Belarusian activist Ales Bialiatski says she's increasingly worried about his worsening condition as he marks his 1,000th day in prison

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Moscow concert attack: fear death toll higher after reports of up to 100 missing

Telegram channel with ties to security services reports 95 individuals unaccounted for since Friday

The Guardian - UK

Belarus Journalist Designated Political Prisoner Amid Crackdown

Belarus journalist Ihar Karnei designated political prisoner for alleged extremist ties, part of government crackdown on free speech.

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Lukashenko Contradicts Putin On Concert Hall Attackers' Destination

Belarusian President Lukashenko contradicts Putin's claims about a shooting incident in Russia, raising questions about the attackers' true motives and hig...

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Investigation Links Oliver Stone To Autocratic Leader Propaganda Project

Investigative report uncovers proposed documentaries by Oliver Stone portraying autocratic leaders favorably.

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Belarus Crackdown: Thousands Convicted On Politically-Motivated Charges

Learn about the alarming trend of political persecution in Belarus, with thousands facing convictions and political prisoners suffering in a dire situation.

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Belarus President Lukashenko To Run For Another Term In 2025

Belarusian President Lukashenko's bid for re-election amid concerns of authoritarian rule and electoral fraud. International scrutiny on 2025 election.

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Belarus President Lukashenko To Seek Re-election Next Year

Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko, who has held power since 1994, said on Sunday he intended to seek re-election next year, which could extend his rule to 36 years.

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Belarus Election: Lukashenko Tightens Grip Amid Opposition Boycott

Belarus elections face opposition boycott and manipulation allegations, testing government's response to 2020 protests.

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As Belarusians vote in ‘sham’ polls, Lukashenko reveals re-election plan

As opposition boycotts parliamentary and local vote, the president in power since 1994 says he intends to run next year.

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Belarusian election 2024: how does it work and who are the candidates?

Candidates for the presidency include Oleg Gaidukevich, who is blacklisted by the EU

Evening Standard

‘Peck the bait!’ The political messages hidden in Eurovision songs

As Israel’s 2024 entry is scrutinised, we look at the times when songs got around the contest’s impartiality rules

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Belarus Clergy Face Repression Amid Political Unrest

Clergy members in Belarus face repression for involvement in protests, with new laws tightening control over religious organizations. International critici...

The Guardian - AU

Elections tracker 2024: every vote and why it matters

More than 80 countries – more than half the world’s population – are voting this year in elections that could be pivotal for democracy

International Business Times

Navalny Death Must Be 'Red Line': Belarus Opposition Leader

Exiled Belarussian opposition leader Svetlana Tikhanovskaya on Thursday urged democratic governments to make Alexei Navalny's death a "red line" with actions and not just "words of support".

The Guardian - UK

Belarusian flautist’s fate unknown as hundreds of activists remain in prison

Death of Russian opposition leader will add to anxiety of Maria Kolesnikova’s family who have not heard from her for a year

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Russia and Belarus Discuss Expansion of Strategic Partnership and Nuclear Weapons Deployment

Leaders of Russia and Belarus have met to discuss their strong alliance, which includes the deployment of Russian nuclear weapons in Belarus.

International Business Times

Ukraine Presses Russia For Proof Over POW Deaths

Ukraine on Saturday pressed Russia to provide proof that a military plane shot down earlier in the week had been carrying dozens of Ukrainian prisoners of war, as it claimed.

The Independent UK

Belarus political prisoner dies after authorities fail to provide him with medical care, group says

A human rights group says that a political prisoner has died in prison in Belarus after authorities failed to provide him with proper medical care

The Independent UK

OSCE laments Belarus' refusal to allow its monitors to observe February's parliamentary vote

A top trans-Atlantic security and rights watchdog is criticizing Belarus’ refusal to allow the group to observe its parliamentary vote, saying that it defies the country’s international obligations

The Independent UK

Belarus' authoritarian leader tightens control over the country's religious groups

Belarus President Alexander Lukashenko has signed a law into effect that significantly tightens control over various religious denominations and organizations

Evening Standard

Belarusian dictator Alexander Lukashenko signs law giving himself lifelong immunity from prosecution

The law will protect the dictator is he were to leave office

Evening Standard

A guide to all the world elections taking place in 2024, democracy's biggest year

From the UK and USA to Russia and Ukraine, more than 1.5 billion people will head to the polls this year in a record-breaking number of national elections. Emma Loffhagen unpacks what we can expect from democracy's biggest year

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