Alexander Lukashenko
'I'm Going Out' – 1,000 Protesters Arrested While Chanting Dead Activist's Last Words
Tens of thousands took to the streets of Belarus, days after the death of activist Roman Bondarenko, who opposition supporters say was beaten by plainclothes security officers.
‘Europe’s Last Dictator’ Alexander Lukashenko Just Had a Secret Inauguration
Belarusian President Lukashenko has faced six weeks of mass demonstrations calling for him to resign.
Belarusian President Carries Rifle Through Minsk as Solidarity Protest Held in London
Alexander Lukashenko was captured arriving in the Belarusian capital, carrying what appeared to be an automatic rifle, as hundreds of thousands called for his resignation.
A Former Bernie Sanders Aide Says He’s Being Tortured in Belarusian Jail: 'They're Trying to Break Me'
Vitali Shkliarov is among thousands locked up in dismal conditions while "Europe’s last dictator" scrambles to remain in power.
Belarus Is Trying to Block Parts of the Internet Amid Historic Protests
Twitter, local journalists, and internet freedom organizations report that there are widespread internet blocks in Belarus.
Belarus President Blasts 'Spineless' and 'Disgusting' National Hockey Team
Next time tell us how you really feel.
Canada Continues Making Nice With the World By Lifting Sanctions on Authoritarian Belarus
Removing Belarus from its most basic sanction list means that Canadian exporters will be able to sell most non-military goods and services to the state, excluding weapons and munitions.
Are You a Budding Tech Innovator? Head to Repressive Belarus
The former Soviet republic has an abysmal human rights record and an autocratic president, but that's not keeping its tech sector from booming.
Belarus Rejects Putin's Military Base and Allows Protests — at Least Until Halloween
The unusual behavior of longtime president Alexander Lukashenko may be an effort to show the West that sanctions against Belarus should end at the end of the month.
Belarusian Anarchists Predict More Mass Protests
People in Europe's last dictatorship are sick of fixed elections and the handcuff-happy KGB.
Meeting the Advertising Company Taking On Europe's Last Dictatorship
Armed with only an aeroplane and hundreds of parachuting teddy bears.