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Lukashenko suggests he may be stepping back from his authoritarian rule in Belarus

Lukashenko suggests he may be stepping back from his authoritarian rule in Belarus

Alexander Lukashenko, who has been in power in Belarus for three decades, recently stated in an interview that he isn’t seeking another term. Known as the close ally of Russian President Vladimir Putin, he has been in office since 1994 and secured a seventh term in March, though his opponents claim that the election lacked […]

Man accused of insulting Lukashenko online dies in Belarus jail

A Belarusian man in prison awaiting trial on charges of insulting the autocratic president has died in custody, the country’s main human rights organization announced Thursday. The Viasna Center for Human Rights announced that Aliaksandr Kulinić, 51, died on Tuesday in a detention center in the western city of Brest, known for its harsh treatment […]

Belarus imprisons Catholic activist for insulting Lukashenko

A Catholic activist in Belarus was sentenced to three years in prison on Friday for charges that Western diplomats have denounced as politically motivated, the latest move in authorities’ sweeping crackdown on the country’s civil society. be. Vladislav Belazed, 33, who taught catechism at the Cathedral of the Holy Name of the Virgin Mary in […]