August 2020 protests
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Belarus’ Foreign Minister Makei dies suddenly: How he will be remembered
Foreign Minister of Belarus Uladzimir Makei died suddenly on November 26. A heart attack was cited as the probable cause of death.
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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…
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Belarusian protest movement inspires powerful protest art
The protest wave in the aftermath of the 2020 elections in Belarus found a wide response in the artistic community.
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Exactly 1 year ago largest protests in history of Belarus took place
One year ago, on 16 August 2020, mass protests erupted in many Belarusian cities.
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Bagpipe band detained for participating in August 2020 protests
Police detained 16 people near Minsk for participating in the August 2020 protests.
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Former employees of state TV channel summoned for interrogation to Investigative Committee
Several former employees of the ONT TV channel who went on strike during the August protests have been summoned for interrogation as witnesses.
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Incredible Zhabinka – little town that does not give up
Not so long ago, activists in Zhabinka trashed a few of Lukashenko's portraits, some stained with feces. A real special operation followed, with arrests and searches, in Zhabinka.