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Looking ahead: A wartime election and a serious stress test

IFEX Europe and Central Asia Regional Editor Cathal Sheerin takes a deep dive into what's coming up in Russia and Belarus.

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Why Belarusian dissidents have stayed despite Lukashenka s repression

Why Belarusian dissidents have stayed despite Lukashenka s repression
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In Belarus, even the past is criminalised as Lukashenko cracks down on dissent

Anyone who took part in 2020 protests against the government is coming under closer scrutiny as the country’s authoritarian leader aligns himself with Russian president Vladimir Putin

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In Belarus, the Protests Were Three Years Ago The Crackdown Is Never-Ending

Aleksandr G. Lukashenko brutally repressed those who opposed his claim of re-election as president. The crackdown on dissent has only deepened since.

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Even past dissent in Belarus means constant scrutiny

In Belarus, even the smallest sign of protest can land a person in jail.

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