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US election is a ‘travesty for democracy’, says embattled Belarusian leader Lukashenko

Posted on November 9, 2020November 9, 2020By Editor

America’s long-running and heavily disputed presidential election has made a mockery of democratic values, says Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko, who himself is no stranger to wrangles over electoral legitimacy. … Read More >US election is a ‘travesty for democracy’, says embattled Belarusian leader Lukashenko

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An unprecedented step: Lukashenko closes borders to ‘shrewd’ Belarusians who fled country during coronavirus pandemic

Posted on November 6, 2020November 6, 2020By Editor

Like much of Europe, Belarus has closed its land boundaries to combat the spread of Covid-19. However, in an extraordinary move, President Alexander Lukashenko has ordered border guards to refuse entry even to its own citizens. … Read More >An unprecedented step: Lukashenko closes borders to ‘shrewd’ Belarusians who fled country during coronavirus pandemic

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Brussels vs. Lukashenko: EU to impose additional sanctions on Minsk, targeting both President and his son, sources tell TASS

Posted on November 6, 2020November 6, 2020By Editor

The EU has agreed to impose new sanctions against Belarusian officials, including President Alexander Lukashenko, three months after the country’s controversial election, which the opposition claims was obviously rigged. … Read More >Brussels vs. Lukashenko: EU to impose additional sanctions on Minsk, targeting both President and his son, sources tell TASS

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As protests continue in Belarus, embattled President Lukashenko fails to grasp ‘seriousness’ of situation – Moscow expert

Posted on November 5, 2020January 31, 2021By Editor

Russia’s top spy was forced to explain the gravity of mass protests in Belarus to its embattled President Alexander Lukashenko. The explosive claim comes from a foreign policy expert with close ties to Moscow’s diplomatic service. … Read More >As protests continue in Belarus, embattled President Lukashenko fails to grasp ‘seriousness’ of situation – Moscow expert

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Over 30 People Detained Across Belarus at Saturday Opposition Rallies – Reports

Posted on November 1, 2020November 1, 2020By Editor

More than 30 people have been detained during Saturday opposition protests held across Belarus, the non-governmental human rights centre Viasna reports. … Read More >Over 30 People Detained Across Belarus at Saturday Opposition Rallies – Reports

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US presidential hopeful Biden turns focus to Belarus, vows to sanction ‘Lukashenko regime henchmen’ until Minsk turns ‘democratic’

Posted on October 29, 2020October 29, 2020By Editor

Democrat candidate for US president Joe Biden has called for regime change in Minsk, denouncing President Alexander Lukashenko’s “brutal dictatorship” and vowing to sanction his “henchmen” until there’s a “democratic Belarus.” … Read More >US presidential hopeful Biden turns focus to Belarus, vows to sanction ‘Lukashenko regime henchmen’ until Minsk turns ‘democratic’

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Ultimatum day in Belarus: Tikhanovskaya announces strike after Lukashenko refuses to resign, Minsk denies work has stopped

Posted on October 27, 2020October 27, 2020By Editor

Former Belarusian presidential candidate Svetlana Tikhanovskaya, now exiled in the EU, called a nationwide strike Monday after long-time leader Alexander Lukashenko refused to step down following an ultimatum from the opposition. … Read More >Ultimatum day in Belarus: Tikhanovskaya announces strike after Lukashenko refuses to resign, Minsk denies work has stopped

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Belarusian police use stun grenades to disperse protesters during huge opposition march in Minsk, with ‘gunfire’ reported (VIDEOS)

Posted on October 26, 2020October 26, 2020By Editor

Belarusian police have used stun grenades to disperse protesters heading to President Alexander Lukashenko’s residence in Minsk, after thousands of anti-government demonstrators peacefully marched through the city’s streets. … Read More >Belarusian police use stun grenades to disperse protesters during huge opposition march in Minsk, with ‘gunfire’ reported (VIDEOS)

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‘We are by your side’: European Parliament awards Belarusian opposition the 2020 Sakharov Prize

Posted on October 24, 2020October 24, 2020By Editor

The European Parliament has awarded Belarus’ opposition the prestigious Sakharov Prize for Freedom of Thought. The annual award recognizes the work of individuals or organizations who defend human rights and fundamental freedoms. … Read More >‘We are by your side’: European Parliament awards Belarusian opposition the 2020 Sakharov Prize

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Belarus protests: Dozens detained by cops & rubber bullets fired during another large anti-opposition march in Minsk (VIDEOS)

Posted on October 19, 2020October 19, 2020By Editor

Thousands of people took to the streets of Minsk again on Sunday, as mass anti-government protests continued across the country. Sporadic scuffles erupted between demonstrators and police, with dozens reportedly detained. … Read More >Belarus protests: Dozens detained by cops & rubber bullets fired during another large anti-opposition march in Minsk (VIDEOS)