While many Belarusians call themselves religious, less than 10% regularly visit church and only 33% believe that religion is important, according to a Gallup study of religiosity. read more

Independent journalist Filip Warwick was covering antigovernment protests in Minsk on March 25. He said he was detained and manhandled by Belarusian security forces. He has worked for RFE/RL's Ukrainian Service and described in an interview what happened. read more

Ever since it released important political prisoners in August 2015, the Belarusian government has rarely resorted to outright violence against dissidents. This paradigm shift facilitated the removal or suspension of most Western sanctions against Belarus. The parties were able to move from read more

During a meeting with defence minister Andrei Raukou on 20 March, president Alexander Lukashenka demanded 'absolute transparency' at the forthcoming West-2017 Belarusian-Russian military exercise. read more

Following the violent suppression of peaceful political protests in Belarus, many policy-makers Western capitals are at a loss. Should they re-impose sanctions? Ignore human rights violations for geopolitical concerns? read more

This year’s Freedom Day rally in Minsk will be remembered by numerous detentions and unprecedented police force. Several thousand people took part in the unauthorized action on 25 March. read more

On 22 March, Alexander Lukashenka revealed an extraordinary discovery – the authorities had arrested armed fighters who were planning to overthrow the government on 25 March, the day when the Belarusian opposition traditionally celebrates Freedom Day with mass rallies. read more

“There are have professional fighters among the detained “White Legion” activists,” State Security Committee told belta.by. read more

People are queuing near KGB prison and Aksrestina jail after the mass detentions. Relatives and friends are waiting for a chance to send parcels. read more

On 15 March, Belarusian authorities detained dozens of citizens protesting against the social parasite decree. Anarchists were one of the most noticeable movements at the protests in Brest and Minsk, causing an immediate reaction from the police. read more

The recently published survey Civic Literacy in Ukraine, Moldova and Belarus revealed that the civic literacy rate is lower in Belarus than in Ukraine and Moldova, except when it comes to such issues as budget and taxes. read more

First Alyaksandr Lukashenka tried the carrot and then he tried the stick. But neither seem to be working. read more