This Communication demonstrates that the Belarusian authorities created an atmosphere of fear, terror and persecution to “cleanse” the population of “disloyal” individuals, forcing up to 6,4% of the Belarusian population as of 2020 to flee the country. Furthermore, the Belarusian authorities continued to persecute Belarusians forced into exile and those residing abroad through systematic judicial harassment, including in absentia trials, as well as intimidation and threats against those in exile and their relatives remaining in Belarus, publicly disseminated hate speech, unjustified searches, the seizure of property, and total deprivation of access to public services, including the inability to obtain identification documents, leading to de facto statelessness. // 27/03/2025 - 12:03
Addressing the Belarusian authorities, we urge them to show foresight in overcoming the national crisis. The release of political prisoners could be a starting point for restoring the rule of law in Belarus and strengthening its sovereignty in the face of the complex geopolitical situation in recent years. // 3/03/2025 - 17:56
In the third trimester, it was clear that the state had entered a second phase of legalizing repression, introducing even harsher amendments to laws that had already been modified in a repressive manner. // 20/02/2025 - 20:38
