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Alexander Lukashenko warns Belarus protesters: 'Be patient'

The Belarusian opposition led by Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya is hoping to start talks with the government in May - if an online poll launched on Thursday gives her the mandate to enter negotiations.

Belarus

Belarus protests: More than 400 convicted, hundreds more still in jail

Belarusian prosecutors say that at least 400 people have been convicted for participating in opposition demonstrations against President Lukashenko. But what about all the others that were arrested?

Belarus

EU rejects claim that European funds financed Lukashenko's 'goldmine'

A new documentary film alleges that EU funds contributed to financing Lukashenko's regime and his lavish lifestyle. The bloc has rejected the accusations as "completely unfounded and baseless."

Russia

Lukashenko 'grateful' for Russian aid as Belarus leader meets Putin

"The money hasn't been thrown to the wind," Lukashenko told Putin amid reports he had come to Russia seeking another loan for Belarus.

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Belarus

Two Belarusian journalists jailed for two years for covering protest

Andreyeva and Chultsova join the ranks of journalists already prosecuted for their role in covering the ongoing political unrest in Belarus following the disputed presidential elections in August.

Belarus

'An attempt to intimidate': Belarus arrests journalists and activists

"This is an attempt to intimidate journalists and human rights activists who have been telling the world about the unbelievable scale of repressions," said Viasna activist Valiantsin Stefanovich.

Belarus

'A sham': Critics slam Lukashenko's alleged bid to reform Belarus

Lukashenko, in power for over 26 years, declared to the 2,700 delegates present on Thursday that they would be able to draft constitutional reforms. The opposition has branded it a sham.

Belarus

Six months on, has Lukashenko seen off calls for change in Belarus?

Exactly six months on from Belarus' disputed presidential election, what is the current state of play?

My Europe Series

'No justice, no judiciary': Belarus crisis exposed rule of law issue

“Under a dictatorship, there cannot be independent judges and courts," said disbarred lawyer Alexander Pylchenko. "Our country is not an exception."

Belarus

Belarus referred to the United Nations over jailing of journalists

Data shows Belarus was the most dangerous country in Europe for journalists in 2020.

Belarus

Men's Ice Hockey world cup pulls out of Belarus over safety issues

The International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF) said "it is currently impossible to ensure the welfare of teams, spectators and officials while holding a World Championship in Belarus."

Belarus

Belarus: Alexander Lukashenko mocks U.S. over Capitol violence

“In our country, protesters and other dissatisfied people don’t storm government agencies and capitols,” Lukashenko said.

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Dancing to his tune? Lukashenko pictured with youth at New Year's ball

The gala did not appear to take precautions against COVID-19.

World News

Belarus and Bulgaria rocked by anti-government protests

A look back at the protests that shook the former Soviet nations this year.

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Dozens detained in Minsk as Belarusian protesters use new tactics

Dozens of people were detained in the Belarusian capital on Sunday during anti-government protests, which have raged for over four months in the country.

Europe News

Belarus opposition leader Tsikhanouskaya awarded EU’s Sakharov Prize

“We are bound to win, and we will win” declared Belarus opposition leader Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya, as she received the European Parliament's Sakharov Prize.

Belarus

Are individual acts of defiance replacing mass protests in Belarus?

Huge anti-Lukashenko protests have been held for months in Belarus, with little to show. Are demonstrators now changing tack?

Belarus

'Guilty of defending my country': Lukashenko hits out at Olympic ban

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) suspended Belarus' president on Monday.

Belarus

Belarus: 300 more held as opposition continues small-protest strategy

Dozens of small rallies took place all over the capital Minsk on Sunday, on the 18th consecutive weekend of anti-Lukashenko protests.

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Belarusian musicians playing prison blues as protest strategy changes

In Belarus, opposition supporters have organised smaller-scale neighbourhood anti-government protests with concerts. But it looks like they're playing all the wrong notes for Lukashenko.