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2022-08-11

Belarusians in Sweden ask to stop deportation of refugees from Belarus

Despite the risk of the death penalty, the Swedish Migration Agency continues deporting asylum seekers from Belarus. Anders Ygeman, Minister for Integration and Migration, must act now and stop the deportations. Belarus is a dangerous country for anyone who has ever exercised their right to the freedom of opinion and expression.
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2022-08-10

Representatives of European embassies call for release of Belarusian political prisoners

This call was supported by representatives of the diplomatic missions of the EU, Austria, Czechia, Estonia, Finland, Germany, Italy, Latvia, Poland, Lithuania, Romania, Slovakia, Sweden, and the United States. As of 9 August 2022, 1,262 people are recognized as political prisoners in Belarus.
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2022-08-09

Why Belarus matters

Exactly two years ago, unprecedented protests unfolded in Belarus in opposition to the rigged elections. Protests and demonstrations did not subside for months, but the supporters of change were unable to win in the violent confrontation. However, Belarusians continue to fight against the dictatorship and still strive to make their voices heard around the world.
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2022-08-07

300 European parliamentarians take on godparenthood for political prisoners in Belarus

Britta Hasselmann, a member of the German Bundestag, has become the 300th symbolic "godmother" of a political prisoner in Belarus. Three hundred "godparents" from 17 European countries illustrate the unwavering and enormous European solidarity with the victims of the Lukashenko regime.
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2022-08-05

Singer detained in Minsk after performing Ukrainian song

Minsk singer Meriem Herasimenka was detained after a street concert where she had performed a song by a Ukrainian band.
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2022-08-03

At least 76 people convicted in “protest” criminal cases in July 2022

In July 2022, the Viasna Human Rights Center observed a continuing trend toward politically motivated criminal prosecution of citizens. Viasna is aware of at least 76 people convicted for political reasons.
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2022-07-27

US military analyst: Participation of Belarus in Russia-Ukraine war is unlikely

A military analyst at the US-based Institute for War Studies (ISW) considers Belarus' participation in Russia's war against Ukraine unlikely due to the small number of its combat groups and Lukashenko's fear of losing power.
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2022-07-20

ICAO Council condemns Belarus for forced landing of Ryanair flight

The UN's aviation watchdog ICAO has issued a new report, which condemns Belarus authorities over the 2021 fake bomb threat and the subsequent forced landing of Ryanair flight FR4978.

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Belarusians expelled from Ukraine due to invalid passports

Nina Bahinskaya, an icon of the Belarusian protest movement

Minsk Forum 2023: Raising the Belarusian voice in Europe

Global Red Cross suspends Belarus chapter after its chief boasted of bringing in Ukrainian children

Belarusians in Sweden ask to stop deportation of refugees from Belarus

Representatives of European embassies call for release of Belarusian political prisoners

Why Belarus matters

300 European parliamentarians take on godparenthood for political prisoners in Belarus

Singer detained in Minsk after performing Ukrainian song

At least 76 people convicted in “protest” criminal cases in July 2022

US military analyst: Participation of Belarus in Russia-Ukraine war is unlikely

ICAO Council condemns Belarus for forced landing of Ryanair flight

Sentences handed down in absentia: Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya – 15 years in prison, Pavel Latushka – 18 years

Belarusian autocrat named most corrupt person of 2021

Former security and military officers persecuted for speaking out against regime

New charges brought against BelaPAN leadership