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2019.11.11 05:49 Photos

Famous blogger NEXTA gathers people in Minsk for unique rally

A picket like this has never been held in Belarus before. It was not opposition politicians, but bloggers who called on Belarusians to express their…

2019.06.10 09:48

Belsat journalists hold rally in solidarity with detained Russian journalist Ivan Golunov

Belsat journalists held a rally in solidarity with the detained journalist of "Medusa" Ivan Golunov near the Russian Embassy in Warsaw.

2019.05.31 07:41

Nearly $2K fines slapped on Chernobyl Path rally participants

Volha Kavalkova, a co-chairperson of Belarusian Christian Democracy Party organisational committee, stood trial in Pershamayski district court of Minsk.

2019.05.17 13:53

Belarusian economist fined over participating in Chernobyl Path rally

On May 17, a Minsk court imposed a fine of 225 rubles (about $110) on well-known Belarusian economist Syarhei Chaly for participating in the unauthorized…

2019.05.07 14:15 Video

‘I’m just standing!’ Kazakh police detain activist holding blank sheet of paper

Intending to draw public attention to the human rights situation in the country, a young Kazakh came to the square in Uralsk on May, 6.…

2019.03.29 12:39

Heavy fine slapped on protester who chained herself to post on Freedom Day

On March 28, a Minsk court imposed a fine of 1,020 rubles on activist Alena Talstaya, who chained herself to a post during a protest…

2019.03.04 08:29

Berlin: Conflicting rallies in support of Ukraine, Russia

A rally to mark the fifth anniversary of Russia’s annexation of Crimea was held in Berlin as part of the global campaign #LiberateCrimea. About 80…

2019.03.01 14:57

Minsk: Activists punished for supporting political prisoners

Some activists detained before and after Tuesday’s picket Freedom To Political Prisoners have been tried on March, 1.

2018.04.27 15:21

Drug convicts’ relatives go on hunger strike, want to see Lukashenka

The women whose relatives are serving sentences for drug use (Article 328 of the Criminal Code), has started an indefinite hunger strike. They are seeking…

2018.04.27 09:44

Authorities allow REP trade union to hold protest on May 1

The Minsk City Executive Committee has satisfied the request of the REP trade union to hold a rally on May 1 in the Kyiv Park,…

2018.04.26 20:32 Video

Charnobylski Shlyakh 2018 held in Minsk on April 26

Charnobylski Shlyakh is a traditional street action held in Minsk by the Belarusian opposition every April 26. The first action took place in 1988.

2018.04.24 08:55

People’s victory must be recognised with no ifs and no buts – leader of protests in Armenia

Niсol Pashinyan, a deputy and leader of the protests in Armenia, held a victory rally in Yerevan.

2018.03.27 13:32 Video

In wake of protest: Kemerovo governor blames Russian opposition for making hay of tragedy

Aman Tuleyev, Russia’s Kemerovo region governor, has called today’s spontaneous rally opposition's attempt to destabilize the situation.

2018.02.28 12:12

Minsk authorities: No march, concert on Freedom Day

Minsk City Executive Committee has turned down the application for holding a march and concert on the occasion of the 100th anniversary of the proclamation…