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Thousands of women protest in Belarus demanding Lukashenko resigns

Around 5,000 women marched in the capital Minsk, according to the human rights organization Viasna. Police followed the march, but no detentions were reported.

Belarus

Belarus: Tsikhanouskaya urges UN sanctions against Lukashenko regime

The former presidential candidate called for UN help "to stop blatant human rights violations and cynical disregard for human dignity right in the middle of Europe".

Finland

Finnish ice hockey fans threaten club with boycott over Minsk game

fans say it would risk legitimising the authority of Belarusian leader Alexander Lukashenko, who was elected for a sixth term after a hugely contested presidential election on August 9.

Belarus

Belarusian journalists face charges for covering protests

Belarus authorities say nearly 40 people remain in custody pending court hearings, as more anti-Lukashenko protests take place.

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Students in Belarus skip class to protest against President Lukashenko

Scores of people were reported to have been detained with students walked out of classes to march to the education ministry in Belarus' capital Minsk.

Belarus

Lukashenko banned from Baltics after 'massive electoral fraud'

The Estonian foreign minister told Euronews the sanctions were decided over a 'massive' electoral fraud by Lukashenko's administration, as well as a "breach of human rights".

Belarus

Lukashenko floats idea of referendum in bid to appease protesters

Lukashenko's suggestion focused on court reforms and rejected calls by the opposition to go back to the country's 1994 constitution

Belarus

In pictures: The most striking images from Belarus protest

Here are some of the most powerful pictures from Sunday's anti-Lukashenko protest in Minsk, Belarus.

The Cube

What is the role of social media in the Belarus protests? | #TheCube

From Twitter to Telegram, people in Belarus have been using social media to galvanise their movement. Here in #TheCube we speak with Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya about internet shutdowns, why social media has been crucial, and what's next for Belarus.

Belarus

'I won't run in new election' Belarus opposition leader tells Euronews

Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya told Euronews she would not run if new, fair elections were held in Belarus, and that her role is to help in the transition of power after 26 years of rule under Alexander Lukashenko.

Belarus

EU calls on Moscow to refrain from Belarus intervention

Putin says he's ready to send forces to Belarus if protests spin 'out of control'. But the EU and NATO have called on him to refrain from intervening.

Belarus

For Belarus, a new chapter has begun - but how will it end?

Nadzeya and many of her countrymen have been on an emotional rollercoaster since the disputed election result of August 9, 2020. Hers is the story of thousands, but it's a story without an ending. From elation to detainment, here is the story of the Belarus protests.

Belarus

Belarus: Lukashenko ‘afraid of his own people’ claims opposition

Belarusian president Alexander Lukashenko is “afraid of his own people” a member of the Belarusian Opposition Coordination Council has told Euronews, after Lukashenko called on Russian president Vladimir Putin to help quell unrest in the country.

Belarus

'I cannot forget what has happened,' says striking worker in Belarus

Despite threats of sackings or prosecutions, some workers in Belarus are determined to go ahead with strikes in protest against the reelection of Alexander Lukashenko. Julia is one such worker and tells Euronews why she's striking.

Belarus

Belarus crisis: Vilnius looks at ban on Lukashenko entering Lithuania

He's on a list of Belarus officials that Vilnius is looking at punishing for alleged vote-rigging and violence against protesters.

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Lukashenko brandishes rifle as he leaves helicopter

Belarus' authoritarian president has made a dramatic show of defiance against massive protests demanding his resignation.

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Huge human chain in Lithuania to show support for Belarus protesters

Around 50,000 people in Lithuania expressed their solidarity with those demanding democratic reforms in neighbouring Belarus.

World

Lukashenko still has control but many eyes are on Russia, says analyst

Alex Kokcharov is a Russia and Eastern Europe Analyst at the think-tank IHS Markit.

Belarus

'Lies, lies, lies': Belarusian journalists on working for state media

Belarusian journalists are quitting their jobs at state-run media companies. They told Euronews why.

Ukraine

I would repeat Belarus election, Ukraine's leader Zelensky says

Exclusive: Volodymyr Zelensky says if Lukashenko were 'confident' of his chances, he would hold a fresh election in a month and permit foreign observers