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They Escaped Europe’s Last Dictatorship. Now They Face the Nightmare of Exile.
Many Belarusian protesters fled the terror of Lukashenko's regime, but now face new hardships as refugees in foreign countries.
The King of Underground Punk vs. Europe’s Last Dictator
The lead singer of Mister X refuses to be quiet about the repressive Belarusian government.
Here’s Why a Journalist and a Doctor Are in This Cage
The trial of a Belarusian reporter and a doctor for contradicting the official account of a protester’s death is just the latest groundless prosecution in the regime's escalating crackdown on civil society, critics say.
They Crowdfunded Protesters’ Legal Fees. They Face Two Years in Jail.
Belarus is targeting journalists with trumped up criminal charges to shut down protest coverage, say rights groups.
He’s a Witness in the Killing of a Protester by Police. Now He’s Been Charged With Attempted Murder.
Amnesty International says police in Belarus are trying to cover up the death of a peaceful protester with baseless charges against the victim’s friend.
Hundreds of Protesters Arrested in Belarus After Lukashenko’s Secret Inauguration
Riot police used water cannons, tear gas and stun grenades against demonstrators.
Putin Offers Lifeline as Lukashenko Clings to Power in Belarus
On Sunday, 100,000 people marched on the president's residence.
A Belarus Opposition Leader Tore Up Her Passport to Avoid Being Forcibly Deported
Maria Kolesnikova is a key figure behind the protests that followed Belarus' disputed election in early August.
Belarus Shut Down the Internet to Stop a Wild Viral Video of Its President
Alexander Lukashenko thought he was giving a speech to loyal truck factory workers. He was wrong.
Belarus Opposition Leader Flees After Threats to Her Children
"God forbid any of you are forced with the choice that I was,” a tearful Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya said in a video posted on Tuesday morning.
Belarus Cut Off the Internet and Tried to Make It Look Like an Accident
The internet blackouts began during the presidential election and have continued, stopping protesters from posting footage of violent clashes with riot police.
How a photo of a park pissed off the authorities in Europe's last dictatorship
In Belarus, government forces, including the former Soviet bloc's last remaining KGB, regularly crack down on protesters and independent journalists.