Belarus frees 52 political prisoners, including foreigners, after visit by US delegation
Belarus released 52 prisoners, including 14 foreign nationals, in exchange for US easing of Belavia sanctions and renewed diplomatic overtures from Washington.
Scotland travel to Zalaegerszeg to face Belarus in a behind-closed-doors World Cup qualifier on 8 September with live BBC coverage and radio commentary.
Dissident Belarusian sports official goes missing in Turkey DW 08/29/2025
Anatol Kotau, a dissident Belarusian sports official, went missing in Turkey after arriving in Istanbul amid conflicting accounts and fears of abduction.
Trump Brutally Roasted For Praising Highly Respected' Despot Widely Known As Europe's Last Dictator'
Trump praised Belarusian dictator Lukashenko, igniting criticism due to his human rights record and past U.S. State Department positions on Lukashenko's legitimacy.
5 years after protests in Belarus: Have things changed? DW 08/08/2025
Belarus experienced massive protests in 2020 against rigged elections and autocratic rule, leading to violent repression and ongoing governmental oppression.
Brother Of Imprisoned RFE/RL Journalist Ihar Losik Escapes Belarus After Trial
Mikita Losik was sentenced to three years for "extremist activities" after sending photos of Russian military equipment to a Telegram channel. He fled Belarus after being evacuated to safety.
Fleeing, injured, and forgotten in Poland's border forest DW 07/05/2025
Aleksandra Chrzanowska actively aids refugees in the Polish-Belarusian border forest, addressing a humanitarian crisis exacerbated by governmental actions.
5 Years Later, RFE/RL Journalist Losik Still Behind Bars On Charges Seen As Trumped Up
Belarusian leader Aleksandr Lukashenko has suppressed dissent by arresting journalists and opposition figures amid rising opposition ahead of the August 2020 elections.
Russia's deployment of tactical nuclear weapons to Belarus is a strategic move to intimidate the West, not necessarily an indication of imminent nuclear conflict.
Russia's deployment of tactical nuclear weapons to Belarus is a strategic move to intimidate the West, not necessarily an indication of imminent nuclear conflict.
From tech pioneers to 'extremists': Belarusian founders face exile and statelessness | TechCrunch
Imaguru, a leading startup hub in Belarus, was shut down as authorities criminalized independent business, sentencing founders to prison and seizing property.
Its Journalism Challenged Autocrats. Trump Wants to Silence It.
Andrei Kuznechyk's release from Belarusian prison brings both joy and sadness as he confronts an uncertain future and the potential closure of his media outlet.