Ice Hockey World Championship: Belarus loses host role
Organizers have cited safety concerns over the coronavirus and a crackdown on protests following President Alexander Lukashenko's disputed re-election in August.…
Belarus: Tens of thousands defy threats and march in Minsk
More than 100 people have been arrested after ignoring threats not to assemble. Authorities sealed off roads and deployed heavy vehicles to prevent protesters from trying to reach Independence Square.…
Protesters face police as tens of thousands join Belarus march against Lukashenko
At least tens of thousands and possibly more Belarusian protesters stage a peaceful march in the capital Minsk, keeping the pressure on strongman Alexander Lukashenko who has refused to quit after his…
The strong women of Belarus
We meet the women of Belarus who are taking on Europe's last dictator with the support of many of their fellow citizens. Annette Young also talks to Josina Z. Machel the daughter…
People in Lithuania form human chain for Belarus
Lithuanians link arms in solidarity with the people of neighbouring Belarus who have been holding mass protests against authoritarian leader Alexander Lukashenko since a disputed presidential election two weeks ago.…
Belarus: Police begin arrests at large unauthorized rally in Minsk
Police have detained over 100 protesters after they ignored a police ban and tried to join a large rally against Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko in Minsk. The central Independence Square has been…
The people ‘want a new Belarus,’ opposition leader says
Belarus opposition leader Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya says embattled President Alexander Lukashenko must go, because protesters "will not step away." Speaking to DW, she also praised the support she's received from the EU.…
Belarus opposition leader: This freedom ‘can’t be broken with police batons’
After days of violent protests against authoritarian President Alexander Lukashenko, DW spoke to opposition leader Maria Kolesnikova about Belarus' political future — and her hope that the country will never be the…
Exclusive: Lukashenko regime ‘clearly’ at an end in Belarus, says Schäuble
The EU should do everything to avert violence in Belarus — but also make clear it is not trying to expand its zone of influence, the head of Germany's parliament, Wolfgang Schäuble,…
Maria Kolesnikova: The Belarus opposition leader eyeing fair elections
Fighting for fair elections in Belarus has made Maria Kolesnikova a leading opposition figure in the country. But until recently, the arts manager and musician had nothing to do with politics.…
In Belarus, privacy apps help resist internet shutdown
Belarus has seen major disruptions in internet service since the disputed presidential election, with rights groups accusing the government of censorship. To get around the restrictions, many are turning to privacy apps.…