Belarus Protests

• EU bans Belarus planes from airspace over arrest of journalist

  The move requires EU member states "to deny permission to land in, take off from or overfly their territories to any aircraft operated by Belarusian air carriers."

  World

  Jun 4
• Belarusians left feeling cornered after European Union cuts air links

  “Shutting the borders turns Belarus into a can of rotting preserves. We are being turned into hostages,” said Tatsiana Hatsura-Yavorska.

  World

  May 29
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• Belarus authorities arrest dozens ahead of planned anti-government protests

  The opposition is planning demonstrations Thursday to mark Freedom Day, the anniversary of the country's 1918 declaration of independence.

  Politics

  Mar 24
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• Police detain around 100 anti-government protesters in Belarus capital

  Crowds of people have taken part in dozens of small rallies scattered all around Minsk.

  World

  Dec 20, 2020
• More than 100 detained as thousands of anti-Lukashenko protesters march in Belarus

  Lukashenko, who has been in power for 26 years, has shrugged off the scale of protests, saying they are sponsored by the West.

  Politics

  Dec 6, 2020
• More than 100 protesters detained by Belarus forces at pro-democracy rallies

  Belarusian security forces detained more than 100 protesters on Sunday at rallies in Minsk the opposition had billed as "the march of neighbors," a rights group reported and videos on local social media showed.

  World

  Nov 29, 2020
• Crowds of retirees march in Belarus demanding Lukashenko’s resignation

  Protesters held portraits of opposition supporter Raman Bandarenka, who died earlier this month after reportedly being beaten by security forces.

  Politics

  Nov 23, 2020
• Global leaders warn 2020 is seeing ‘disturbing’ crackdowns on journalists

  “It is never acceptable for a journalist to be attacked for doing their job," said Justin Trudeau.

  Canada

  Nov 16, 2020
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• Belarus police arrest nearly 150 demonstrators as anti-government protests continue

  A witness in the capital Minsk said police arrested several dozen people and used tear gas, rubber bullets and stun grenades to disperse the crowds demonstrating against President Alexander Lukashenko.

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  Nov 15, 2020
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• Police fire warning shots, use stun grenades as thousands protest Lukashenko in Belarus

  Demonstrators carried banners reading, "The people's memory (lasts) longer than a life of a dictatorship" and "Stop torturing your people!"

  Politics

  Nov 1, 2020