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Belarus: Unfinished Revolution

Ordinary people doing extraordinary things.

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Tens of thousands take to Belarus streets against Lukashenko

The plan for Sunday was a march to Stela and then to Lukashenko's residence

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Belarus crisis: Russia blasts EU for 'illegal unilateral sanctions'

"Regrettably, [the] EU continues its attempt to influence [the] situation in Belarus," said Maria Zakharova, spokeswoman for the Russian Foreign Ministry.

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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

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Belarus cracks down on foreign journalists covering protests

The Associated Press said two of its journalists have been deported as scores of other foreign media reporters had their accreditations withdrawn.

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Mass arrests in Belarus as authorities question Nobel Laureate

Riot police in Minsk dispersed anti-government protesters demanding the resignation of Belarus President Alexander Lukashenko Wednesday night. The protest in the capital city marks the 19th day of consecutive demonstrations since the disputed early-August election.

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Watch again: Belarusians protest on independence anniversary

The demonstrations come as nationwide protests flare after Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko extended his 26 year rule in an August 9 election.

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Nobel laureate Alexievich summoned over Belarus opposition council

Nobel Prize-winning writer Svetlana Alexievich has been summoned by Belarus investigators over a new opposition council that is aiming to facilitate a transition of power in the country.

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Belarus: Lukashenko brandishes rifle amid ongoing mass protests

Thousands of pro-democracy protesters in Belarus return to the streets of Minsk to demand the resignation of Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko in the latest wave of demonstrations against his disputed re-election.

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Belarus: Strongman Lukashenko orders army to defend borders

"It involves taking the most stringent measures to protect the territorial integrity of our country," Lukashenko said.

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Belarus or "White Russia"? What's in a name

Opposition demonstrations have dominated worldwide headlines, but media coverage has differed in one noticeable way across Europe - how to name the country involved.

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Belarus: Lukashenko threatens renewed crackdown on election protesters

Authoritarian leader Alexander Lukashenko has threatened election protesters with tough new measures. It comes as the EU pledged its support for a peaceful transition of power in "Europe's last dictatorship."

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How are Russian media presenting the unfolding of events in Belarus?

Foreign interference or true organic movement? How Russian media report on the protests in Belarus.

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Belarusian ambassador resigns in support of protesters

The ambassador's resignation could indicate growing dissent at a high level of government in Belarus.

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In Belarus, a family detained and beaten by police is re-united

Christina and Andriy Vitushka went to get their son from jail. Instead of taking him home, they were arrested themselves.

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Belarus on general strike in protest against election results

Viewers saw empty studios on state television as the general strike began in Belarus.

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Thousands rally in Minsk as EU prepares emergency summit on Belarus

Belarus opposition cranks up the pressure with criminal charges and leadership declarations.

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Belarusians in Poland join protests against President Lukashenko

Thousands of Belarusians living in Poland joined the protests on Saturday, some of them waving banners with the slogan "Belarusian Life Matters."

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Teenager recounts police beatings while detained amid Belarus protests

As protests sweep over Belarus, authorities have responded with unprecedented violence - detaining thousands and wounding hundreds.

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Activist recounts her experience of solitary confinement in Belarus

Olga Nikolaichik is hiding from authorities in Belarus after spending thirty days in solitary confinement with limited access to water after daring to speak out against Alexander Lukashenko.