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.
Source: ifex.org
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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
Source: irishtimes.com
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.
Source: nytimes.com
Even past dissent in Belarus means constant scrutiny
In Belarus, even the smallest sign of protest can land a person in jail.
Source: bostonglobe.com
Wagner Fighters Are Training Forces in Belarus, Defense Ministry Says
Television news footage of a training exercise involving the Russian mercenaries offered a rare, if vague, glimpse of the group after its failed mutiny last month.
Source: nytimes.com