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2 journalists in Belarus imprisoned as part of a crackdown on free speech, media groups say

A court in Belarus has convicted two independent journalists on charges of high treason and handed them long prison sentences, the latest move in the government’s ...
dw

Belarus: Snow and cold used to torture political prisoners

Former political prisoners tell DW that winter in Belarus prisons is brutal during cold, snowy winters like this one — because snow and freezing temperatures are used by guards to torment them. As a ...
Euronews

Belarus joins Trump's 'Board of Peace,' raising eyebrows over Lukashenka's role

Belarus joined Donald Trump's conflict resolution initiative despite concerns over its president's continued crackdown on dissent and support for Russia in its war against Ukraine. Belarus became the ...
CoinTelegraph

Belarus creates legal framework for ‘cryptobanks’ in new presidential decree

The rules allow banks to combine token activity with payments and financial services under central bank and tech park oversight. Belarus has introduced a legal framework for so-called “cryptobanks,” ...
Los Angeles Times

Belarus frees 123 political prisoners, including Nobel Peace laureate Bialiatski, as U.S. lifts sanctions

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. Belarus freed Nobel Peace laureate Ales Bialiatski and opposition figure Maria Kolesnikova, along with 121 other ...
New York Post

Belarus frees 123 prisoners including Nobel Peace Prize laureate, opposition leader, Ukraine POWs in deal with Washington

Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko — a close ally of Russian strongman Vladimir Putin — released 123 prisoners Saturday, including opposition figures, journalists, activists and Ukrainian ...
PBS

Belarus frees prominent political prisoners as U.S. lifts sanctions on country's potash exports

VILNIUS, Lithuania (AP) — Belarusian authorities on Saturday freed Nobel Peace Prize laureate Ales Bialiatski, key opposition figure Maria Kolesnikova and other prominent political prisoners, a human ...
CBS News

Belarus releases 123 prisoners including Nobel prize laureate Bialiatski in exchange for U.S. sanctions relief

Belarusian authorities have released Nobel Peace Prize laureate Ales Bialiatski and key opposition figure Maria Kolesnikova from prison, Pavel Sapelka, human rights advocate with the Viasna rights ...
NBC News

Belarus frees Nobel Prize laureate and opposition figures as U.S. lifts sanctions

VILNIUS, Lithuania — Belarus freed Nobel Peace Prize laureate Ales Bialiatski, key opposition figure Maria Kolesnikova and dozens of other political prisoners on Saturday, capping two days of talks ...
The New York Times

Surprising Guests at Belarus-Russia War Games: Two American Observers

The invitation by Belarus came as its autocratic leader has been trying to improve relations with the Trump administration, which has been receptive. The invitation by Belarus came as its autocratic ...
Forbes

In Belarus A Global Network Supplies Russia’s War Machine

Belarus' President Alexander Lukashenko salutes in front of servicemen during the joint Russian-Belarusian military exercises Zapad-2017. Zapad 2025 begins September 12. (Photo by Sergei GAPON / AFP) ...