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Revolt, repression & reprisals: A look back at Belarus' turbulent year

Monday marks one year since the disputed election in Belarus, which sparked a protest movement of unprecedented size.

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Euroviews. The struggle is not over for a democratic Belarus | View

One year after elections widely viewed as unfair, Franak Viacorka, advisor to Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya, says they will continue to fight for reforms and that the regime’s recent actions are desperate.

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Joe Biden pledges support for Belarusians after Tsikhanouskaya visit

US President Joe Biden has spoken of his support for Belarusian pro-democracy forces after a White House meeting with the country's main opposition leader, Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya.

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Belarusian opposition Twitter accounts suspended 'in error'

Twitter accounts claiming to be "Belarusian People's Embassies" have been mistakenly suspended by the social network.

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Belarus: Journalist Roman Protasevich moved from jail to house arrest

Opposition leader Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya on Friday called moving Pratasevich and Sapega to house arrest “good news,” but stressed it is not the end. “House arrest is not freedom, they're still facing charges, their every step is still being watched"

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Trial of Sergei Tsikhanousky, Sviatlana's husband, opens in Belarus

Sergei Tsikhanousky, a popular video blogger, is one of six men standing trial. He is accused of "preparation of mass disorder" and "incitement to hatred".

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Tsikhanouskaya: Diverting flight was 'huge mistake' by Belarus leader

The Belarusian opposition leader told Euronews that Lukashenko made a 'huge mistake' by diverting a flight to arrest a journalist because it renewed international scrutiny into the regime.

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Belarus: Lukashenko claims he foiled US-backed 'coup' as 2 arrested

The Belarusian President said that it was very "the FBI, the CIA" were "most likely" involved in the alleged plot to assassinate him and his family.

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Belarus police continue crackdown on protests, making arrests in Minsk

A demonstration in the Belarusian capital was thwarted by police who arrested at least 100 people in an ongoing crackdown against peaceful protests.

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European journalists demand release of jailed Belarusian colleagues

More than 50 European journalists' unions on Thursday urged their governments to up the pressure on Belarus to release jailed journalists as the country marks Freedom Day.

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'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.

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'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.

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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."

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Belarus: Workers go on strike as Lukashenko ignores call to resign

Hundreds of students have gathered outside universities in the capital Minsk clapping and chanting slogans.

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Belarus' authoritarian leader visits his foes in prison

President Alexander Lukashenko spent more than four hours talking to his jailed political foes at a Minsk prison. His office said "the goal of the president was to hear everyone's opinion."

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Belarusian opposition figure unfazed by Russian arrest warrant

Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya, the Belarusian opposition figurehead who is currently in exile, told Euronews she is not frightened about being placed on Russia’s wanted list.

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Putin denounces 'pressure' on Belarus as Macron calls for mediation

Vladimir Putin decried "unprecedented external pressure" on Belarus on Tuesday, as French president Emmanual Macron called for European mediation, and UK announced sanctions.

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'The regime is in agony': Belarus opposition leader slams Lukashenko

"Our demonstrations are working and our strikes are working (...) The fact that they are kidnapping people shows that they feel fear and don't know what to do," Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya told Euronews.

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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".

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'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.