Lukashenko to release political prisoners

August 13th, 2011

Belarus’s president “pardons” nine of 41 political prisoners on 11 August, the same day when US toughened economic sanctions against his regime. Olga Birukova reports

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Belarus protesters rally on the web

July 27th, 2011

Olga Birukova examines the online activism that is keeping pressure on Lukashenko

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Clapping protests sweep Belarus as economy slides

July 8th, 2011

“Independence Day” in Minsk was marked with demonstrations against President Lukashenko. Olga Birukova reports

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