Belarus, Venezuela discuss joint response to sanctions
“The parties discusses interaction between the two countries in the United Nations and other international organizations,” the ministry noted. read more
“It’s Real Shock For Whole Family.” Drummer Who Took Part In Rallies Jailed For 6 Years
Aleksey Sanchuk was detained last November during a rehearsal of the drum band which participated in protest rallies. read more
Man Sentenced To 15 Days Of Arrest For Pink Slipper With White Stripe
Vyacheslav from Minsk was convicted of picketing with a pink slipper, the de-registered human rights centre Vesna reports. He was sentenced to 15 days of arrest, despite the fact that he is just now preparing for an operation at the Republican Scientific and Practical Center for Oncology. read more
Jailed Belarusian Opposition Figure Kalesnikava Handed Final Accusation Papers
Belarusian opposition figure Maryya Kalesnikava has been charged eight months after her arrest last year for urging people to protest against a disputed presidential election that left Alyaksandr Lukashenka in power. read more
Young Belarusian Activists Go On Trial Over Unsanctioned Protests
Eleven Belarusian student activists and a teacher have gone on trial in Minsk amid a deepening crackdown on participants in nationwide protests against the disputed results of last year’s presidential election. read more
Belarusian Army Officer Gets 18 Years In Prison Amid Crackdown Over Postelection Protests
A captain in the Belarusian armed forces' General Staff accused of leaking a government document about the use of troops to crack down on peaceful protesters has been sentenced to 18 years in prison. read more
Belarus Sentences Two Journalists To 20 Days In Jail As Media Crackdown Continues
Belarus has sentenced two reporters, including one working for German international broadcaster Deutsche Welle, to 20 days in jail for allegedly participating in an unsanctioned demonstration. read more
Lukashenka To Meet Putin Soon As Belarus Plans To Raise Cash
Alyaksandr Lukashenka will meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin later this month as the Belarusian strongman faces growing isolation from the West over his crackdown on peaceful protesters. read more
Lukashenko hosts government session to discuss civil service legislation
Lukashenko pointed out that civil service is the most important institution of public service. read more
Over 80 former Belarusian defense, security, law enforcement officials stripped of rank
Belarus President Aleksandr Lukashenko signed a decree to strip of rank over 80 former officers of various defense, security, and law enforcement agencies on 4 May. read more |