Tag Archives: Belarus

Paulius Vijeikis: “Revolution in progress: Voices of Belarusians in exile”

Posted on September 24, 2022 by

“The Belarus Revolution started in 2020 after a rigged presidential election. It ended, at least to outward appearances, with President Lukashenka’s brutal repression and stricter outlawing of future protests. But, for many, the struggle continues: a new study on protestors’ recollections refutes the perception that the revolution failed.”

Posted in defeat, freedom, Nota Bene, revolution, rights

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“Belarus’ Lukashenko carries assault rifle as protesters demand his resignation at mass rally”

Posted on August 24, 2020 by

“Tens of thousands of protesters marched in Belarus’ capital city of Minsk over the weekend, demanding the resignation of President Alexander Lukashenko following his contested re-election earlier this month.  Demonstrators marched toward Lukashenko’s residence at the Independence Square on Sunday, brandishing red and white flags to symbolize their opposition to the president and chanting for the long-time ruler to step down and for new elections to be held.”

Posted in democracy, freedom, hubris, In The News, power, resistance, tyranny

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