No Belarusians among Moscow Subway Blast Victims
Russian rescuers have published the list of victims killed in the terrorist act in Moscow underground. There are no Belarusian citizens on the list. read more
Opposition Marks Freedom Day by Rally in Minsk (photo)
Opposition activists staged a demonstration in Minsk on Thursday evening to mark the 92nd anniversary of the proclamation of the independence of the short-lived Belarusian National Republic. No arrests were reported. read more
Belarus Celebrates Freedom Day
The independent Belarusian Peoples Republic was established on this day in 1918. The street action will begin in Minsk at 6 p.m. today. Participants will gather near the Academy of Sciences. read more
Human Rights Activists Arrested in Minsk
All the human rights activists arrested on March 23 in Minsk were sent to the detention centre in Akrestsin Street for a night before the trial. read more
Two Convicts Executed in Belarus
Two death row inmates were executed in Belarus last week. Andrey Zhuk, 25, and Vasil Yuzepchuk, 30, had been executed by shooting. read more
125 cities Across the Globe for a Free Belarus
On the night of 18th March 2010 the Young European Federalists (JEF) and numerous global partners protested against Europe's last standing dictatorship on the fourth anniversary of the disputed presidential elections in Belarus. read more
Russian Lawmaker Proposes to Unite Russia, Ukraine and Belarus into One State
the head of one of the key committees in the Russian State Duma, has sent an official proposal to Ukrainian lawmakers. He proposed to unite Russia, Ukraine and Belarus into one state. A new country with the capital in Kiev could be formed by 2020. read more
Searches in Offices of Independent Media (photo)
About 10 policemen of Leninski district police department and Minsk city police department were taking part in the search together with unidentified persons in black masks. Masked people reacted in Nazi hail when they were asked to identify themselves. read more
UDF Invites Opposition Forces to Hold Talks about Further Participation in Local Elections
Under discussion, among other issues, would be a possible withdrawal from the elections. Only 100 of the 912 representatives of UDF member organizations were included in precinct election commissions. read more
Statement of the Presidium of the UDF on the Results of the Formation of Election Commissions
Political parties and entities that are in the coalition of the United Democratic Forces nominated 912 representatives into divisional election commissions. But in the end only 100 people, which is 0,15% of the total number of members of election commissions, were included in them. read more |