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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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U.N. Urges Belarus To Pardon Jailed Opposition Leader With Cancer

U.N. experts urge Belarus to consider pardoning opposition politician with cancer in prison amid human rights concerns. Calls for release of political pris...

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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.

International Business Times

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

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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...

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Elections tracker 2024: every vote and why it mattered

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

The Guardian - AU

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".

International Business Times

European Diplomats Condemn Unfair Trial Of Catholic Activist In Belarus

Catholic activist Beladzed faces trial in Belarus amid Western criticism for political charges and alleged coercion.

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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

The Guardian - UK

Eleven Ukraine Children Returned From Russia

Eleven Ukrainian children crossed the border from Belarus to Ukraine Tuesday evening, in the latest return of children taken to Russia and occupied territories during the nearly two-year Ukraine war.

International Business Times

Belarus Plans Law Against LGBT Propaganda: State Media Reports

Belarus reportedly plans a law to tackle 'LGBT propaganda,' according to state media reports. Concerns arise over potential impact on LGBTQ+ individuals.

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‘A gift to Moscow’: dismay as NYPD takes part in UAE Swat games with Chechnya and Belarus

Event has already been widely used as PR opportunity for notorious Chechen unit accused of war crimes in Ukraine

The Guardian - AU

The Jewish boy who became a Nazi mascot: the extraordinary story of Alex Kurzem

When a Melbourne man claimed he survived the Holocaust by becoming a child mascot for the Nazis, he attracted worldwide attention – and scepticism. Now a documentary reveals new startling truths

International Business Times

Dissident Russian Rockers Held In Thailand Fly To Israel

A dissident Russian-Belarusian rock band held in Thailand on immigration charges have left the kingdom to fly to Israel, according to a post Thursday on the group's official Facebook page.

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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.

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Aryna Sabalenka Advances to Australian Open Final, Defeating Coco Gauff

Defending champion Aryna Sabalenka avenges U.S. Open loss, reaching back-to-back finals at Australian Open. She will face Zheng Qinwen or Dayana Yastremska.

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Belarus adopts nuclear doctrine; neighboring countries reinforce defenses against Russia

Belarus adopts new military doctrine, considering nuclear weapons as a deterrent. Neighboring countries respond with defensive measures. NATO prepares for ...

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

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Novak Djokovic Confident and Injury-Free for Australian Open Defense

Read about Novak Djokovic's injury update ahead of the Australian Open. The defending champion is confident in his wrist and aims for another title.

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

AAP

Craig Tiley flags Australian Open security warning

Only the flags of those players competing will be allowed on display at this year's Australian Open, while Russian and Belarusian flags are banned altogether.

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

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