Poland and Iceland Confirm Readiness to Join Process of Launching Special Tribunal Against Lukashenka
Poland and Iceland have expressed readiness to join the agreement needed to launch a Special Tribunal
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Bialiatski Meets Swedish Foreign Minister and Calls for Pressure on Belarusian Authorities
The head of the Viasna human rights centre, Ales Bialiatski, held a meeting with Swedish Foreign Minister
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Sweden Expresses Solidarity With EHU
Sweden has expressed solidarity with the European Humanities University, which was declared an “
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Children From 10 Countries Invited to Holiday at Belarusian Zubryonak Centre
Alyaksandr Lukashenka has signed an order allocating funds for the recreation and health improvement
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Former Moldovan Intelligence Deputy Chief Convicted After Arrest Over Work for Belarusian KGB
Former deputy director of Moldova’s Information and Security Service Alexandru Balan admitted guilt
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Armenia Bans Blogger Alyaksandr Lapshyn From Entering Country
Blogger Alyaksandr Lapshyn has been banned from entering Armenia. On April 5, he was told at Yerevan
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Couple From Lithuania Sentenced to 6.5 and 7 Years in Prison for Spying for Belarus
The Klaipėda Regional Court sentenced Tatjana Beleckaja and Mindaugas Januitis to 6.5 and 7 years in
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UN Experts Express Concern Over Law on “Propaganda” of LGBT Issues, Gender Transition and Childlessness
UN experts have expressed concern over a law adopted in Belarus that introduces administrative liability
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Tsikhanouskaya’s Office Ready to Help Preserve EHU’s Work
The office of Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya is ready to cooperate with EHU and international partners to preserve
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EHU Comments on Being Declared an “Extremist Organisation”
The European Humanities University has responded to the decision by Belarus’s Supreme Court to
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Budrys Expresses Support for EHU
Foreign Minister Kęstutis Budrys called the Belarusian authorities’ decision to declare EHU an “
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Tsikhanouskaya’s Office on EHU Being Declared an “Extremist Organisation”: Regime Sees Independent Education as a Threat
The office of Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya has commented on the designation of the European Humanities University
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Belarus Fails in Bid for UN NGO Committee Seat
Official Minsk had hoped to secure a seat on the Committee on Non-Governmental Organizations of the United
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Lukashenka Threatens Agricultural Officials With Prison Over Fertilisers
Alyaksandr Lukashenka has again threatened crackdowns and prison terms. This time, his anger was directed
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Supreme Court Declares European Humanities University an “Extremist Organisation”
Belarus’s Supreme Court has declared the European Humanities University, together with its structural
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Ryzhankou Passes Lukashenka’s Greetings to Tokayev
Belarusian Foreign Minister Maksim Ryzhankou met with Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev.
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Statkevich Says Interior Ministry Database Still Lists Him as Imprisoned
Politician Mikalai Statkevich said that the Interior Ministry database still lists him as being imprisoned
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Human Rights Coalition Demands Reversal of Decisions Labeling Belarusian PEN, Human Constanta and BHC as “Extremist Formations”
The coalition of Belarusian human rights organizations issued a statement regarding the designation of
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Tsikhanouskaya: Belarus Is an Example of What Happens When Democracy Is Neglected
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya spoke at parliamentary hearings in Canada devoted to the human rights situation.
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Latushka Urges Hungary to Reverse Decision to Leave ICC
Deputy head of the United Transitional Cabinet Pavel Latushka congratulated Péter Magyar on his victory
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Lukashenka and the Election in Hungary: One Less Competitor
While the TISZA party and its leader Péter Magyar celebrate victory, leading global media outlets are
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Ryzhankou to Visit Kazakhstan on April 14
Belarusian Foreign Minister Maksim Ryzhankou will pay an official visit to Kazakhstan on April 14, the
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World Aquatics Allows Belarusian Athletes to Compete Under National Flag and Anthem
World Aquatics has restored full membership rights to Belarus and Russia and allowed Belarusian and Russian
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Statkevich’s Passport “Found”
Mikalai Statkevich said on his Telegram channel that his passport had been “found.” It was discovered
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Tsikhanouskaya Congratulates Magyar on Election Victory in Hungary
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya congratulated Péter Magyar on his election victory in Hungary in a post on X. “
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Poland Begins Construction of New Barrier on Border With Belarus
Construction has begun on an additional barrier along the Polish-Belarusian border designed to reinforce
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Viasna Has Information on 184 Defendants in “Hajun Case” Placed in Custody
Human rights center Viasna has information on at least 184 confirmed defendants in the “Hajun case” who
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Belarusian Authorities Refuse to Provide Information About Detained Priest Anatol Parakhnevich
Nearly a month after the detention of Catholic priest Anatol Parakhnevich, the Belarusian authorities
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Lukashenka Plans to Attend Victory Parade in Moscow
Alyaksandr Lukashenka and Vladimir Putin spoke by telephone, congratulated each other on Easter and discussed
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Belarusian Ambassador Received at Syrian Foreign Ministry
Director of the Department of African, Asian and Oceanian Affairs at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs
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Ukrainian Troops Capture Belarusian Citizen Fighting on Russia’s Side
Ukraine’s separate mechanised brigade “Mahura” captured a Belarusian citizen who had been fighting on
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Belarusian Ambassador Presents Credentials to President of Colombia
Belarusian Ambassador to Venezuela and Colombia Dmitry Derevinsky presented his credentials to Colombian
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Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya Congratulates Ivonka Survilla on Her 90th Birthday — Video
The head of the United Transitional Cabinet, Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya, congratulated the chair of the
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Russian Ombudswoman Thanks Lukashenka for Exchanges on Belarusian Territory
Russia’s human rights commissioner Tatiana Moskalkova thanked Aliaksandr Lukashenka for enabling prisoner
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Ukraine and Russia Exchange Prisoners of War Ahead of Easter
The 72nd prisoner exchange between Russia and Ukraine took place ahead of Easter. According to the Ukrainian
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Markau Adds US Embassy Internet Resource to Extremist List Before Departure
In the latest update to the list of “extremist materials” compiled by Belarus’ Information Ministry
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Tsikhanouskaya Office Director in Lithuania Discusses Legalisation Issues for Belarusians
On April 10, the director of the Office of Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya in Lithuania, Dzianis Kuchynski
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Lithuania Threatens to Close Border With Belarus Again
Lithuania has threatened to restrict movement at border crossing points on the Belarusian border and
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Bialiatski on Ban of Memorial: Dictators Adopt Repressive Practices From One Another
Belarusian human rights center Viasna has commented on the decision by Russia’s Supreme Court, which
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“Charnobylski Shlyakh” to Be Held Under Slogan “For an Independent Nuclear-Free Belarus”
Democratic forces have convened the organizing committee for “Charnobylski Shlyakh” under the slogan
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Belaruskicry Production Director Added to “Extremist” List
The Interior Ministry has added another 37 people to the “List of Citizens of the Republic of Belarus
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Belarusian Human Rights Groups Say Passport Cancellations Could Be Considered Part of Crimes Against Humanity
A coalition of Belarusian human rights organizations has issued a statement regarding the cancellation
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Polish Prosecutors Send Case Against Organizer of Attack on Volkov to Court
Polish prosecutors have sent to court a criminal case against Russian citizen Anatoly B. (Blinov – Reform.
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China Calls Belarus an “All-Weather Strategic Partner”
Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said that China and Belarus are all-weather comprehensive
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Lukashenka Receives Credentials From 10 Ambassadors
Alyaksandr Lukashenka today received credentials from 10 ambassadors. They were presented by representatives
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New Belarusian Deputy Prime Minister Names Five Main Priorities in His Work
Aliaksandr Tsierakhau, who was appointed deputy prime minister of Belarus, outlined the main areas of his work.
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Press Service Again Portrays Lukashenka as a Favorite Among Women. Umka and Baskau Also Nearby
Alyaksandr Lukashenka attended a hockey game yesterday accompanied by young attractive women.
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Zelenskyy Promises to Complete Druzhba Repairs by End of Spring
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said the Druzhba oil pipeline would be repaired during the spring.
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Siarheenka Takes Part in Myanmar President’s Inauguration
Chair of the House of Representatives Ihar Siarheenka took part in the inauguration of Myanmar President
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Deputy Prime Minister Sivak Resigns
Deputy Prime Minister Anatoliy Sivak has resigned. This follows from a decree on his dismissal published
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