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Belarus targets opposition activists with raids and property seizures

Authorities in Belarus have announced raids and the seizure of property of 104 opposition activists who have fled the country

The Independent UK

Polish Prosecutors Say Opened Spy Probe After Judge Flees To Belarus

Polish prosecutors Monday said they had opened an espionage probe after a judge fled to neighbouring Belarus and reportedly asked for asylum over spying allegations that he dismissed as "fabricated".

International Business Times

Hackers claim to have infiltrated Belarus' main security service

A Belarusian hacker activist group claims to have infiltrated the network of the country’s main security agency and obtained access to personal files of over 8,600 staffers of the KGB, the security service that still goes under its Soviet name

The Independent UK

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Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 792

As the war enters its 792nd day, these are the main developments.

Al Jazeera

Belarus Claims Preventing Drone Strikes From Lithuania

Belarus claims to have thwarted drone strikes from Lithuania, sparking denial and skepticism. Lukashenko aligns with Russia amid security concerns.

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Brickbat: Stop the Music

A Belarusian court has sentenced the members of dissident rock band Nizkiz to two years of prison labor after finding them guilty of "organizing and plotting actions grossly violating public order." After President Alexander Lukashenko won a sixth term in the country's disputed 2020 election, mass protests broke out. Nizkiz…

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Belarusian Political Prisoner Exposes Brutal Prison Conditions

Political prisoner in Belarus exposes brutal treatment and lack of medical care in the country's prison system.

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Nobel laureate Bialiatski's condition worsens after 1,000 days in Belarusian prison, his wife says

The wife of Nobel Peace Prize laureate and Belarusian activist Ales Bialiatski says she's increasingly worried about his worsening condition as he marks his 1,000th day in prison

The Independent UK

Moscow concert attack: fear death toll higher after reports of up to 100 missing

Telegram channel with ties to security services reports 95 individuals unaccounted for since Friday

The Guardian - UK

Belarus Journalist Designated Political Prisoner Amid Crackdown

Belarus journalist Ihar Karnei designated political prisoner for alleged extremist ties, part of government crackdown on free speech.

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Lukashenko Contradicts Putin On Concert Hall Attackers' Destination

Belarusian President Lukashenko contradicts Putin's claims about a shooting incident in Russia, raising questions about the attackers' true motives and hig...

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Investigation Links Oliver Stone To Autocratic Leader Propaganda Project

Investigative report uncovers proposed documentaries by Oliver Stone portraying autocratic leaders favorably.

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Belarus Crackdown: Thousands Convicted On Politically-Motivated Charges

Learn about the alarming trend of political persecution in Belarus, with thousands facing convictions and political prisoners suffering in a dire situation.

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Belarus President Lukashenko To Run For Another Term In 2025

Belarusian President Lukashenko's bid for re-election amid concerns of authoritarian rule and electoral fraud. International scrutiny on 2025 election.

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International Business Times

Belarus President Lukashenko To Seek Re-election Next Year

Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko, who has held power since 1994, said on Sunday he intended to seek re-election next year, which could extend his rule to 36 years.

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Belarus Election: Lukashenko Tightens Grip Amid Opposition Boycott

Belarus elections face opposition boycott and manipulation allegations, testing government's response to 2020 protests.

Al Jazeera

As Belarusians vote in ‘sham’ polls, Lukashenko reveals re-election plan

As opposition boycotts parliamentary and local vote, the president in power since 1994 says he intends to run next year.

Evening Standard

Belarusian election 2024: how does it work and who are the candidates?

Candidates for the presidency include Oleg Gaidukevich, who is blacklisted by the EU

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The Guardian - UK

‘Peck the bait!’ The political messages hidden in Eurovision songs

As Israel’s 2024 entry is scrutinised, we look at the times when songs got around the contest’s impartiality rules

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Belarus Clergy Face Repression Amid Political Unrest

Clergy members in Belarus face repression for involvement in protests, with new laws tightening control over religious organizations. International critici...

The Guardian - AU

Elections tracker 2024: every vote and why it mattered

More than 80 countries – more than half the world’s population – voted this year in elections that could be pivotal for democracy

International Business Times

Navalny Death Must Be 'Red Line': Belarus Opposition Leader

Exiled Belarussian opposition leader Svetlana Tikhanovskaya on Thursday urged democratic governments to make Alexei Navalny's death a "red line" with actions and not just "words of support".

The Guardian - UK

Belarusian flautist’s fate unknown as hundreds of activists remain in prison

Death of Russian opposition leader will add to anxiety of Maria Kolesnikova’s family who have not heard from her for a year

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Russia and Belarus Discuss Expansion of Strategic Partnership and Nuclear Weapons Deployment

Leaders of Russia and Belarus have met to discuss their strong alliance, which includes the deployment of Russian nuclear weapons in Belarus.

International Business Times

Ukraine Presses Russia For Proof Over POW Deaths

Ukraine on Saturday pressed Russia to provide proof that a military plane shot down earlier in the week had been carrying dozens of Ukrainian prisoners of war, as it claimed.

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