Belarusian presidential election 202012 Nov 2024First sighting of Belarusian political prisoner in more than 600 daysMaria Kolesnikova, jailed for her part in mass political protests in 2020, was allowed to see her father. 12 Nov 2024Europe11 Sep 2024Families cling to hope in Belarus after first release of political prisonersDozens of prisoners were freed unexpectedly this summer, now relatives are hoping more will follow.11 Sep 2024Europe9 Nov 2023Musicians behind bars in Belarus crackdown on dissentThe members of Tor Band have been given long jail terms after their songs became a symbol for dissent.9 Nov 2023Europe5 Jul 2023Belarus jails son of imprisoned Lukashenko rivalEduard Babaryko was detained while running his father's presidential election campaign in 2020.5 Jul 2023Europe11 May 2023My son the hostage: Dissident families targeted in BelarusThe sons of two anti-government figures are in jail because of their fathers' actions, the BBC hears.11 May 2023Europe29 Nov 2022Jailed Belarus protest leader 'in intensive care'Maria Kolesnikova is in a serious but stable condition in hospital, her allies say.29 Nov 2022Europe25 Oct 2022Will Belarus join Russia's invasion of Ukraine?Russia is sending thousands more troops to Belarus. Is the country going to join the war in Ukraine?25 Oct 2022Europe28 Sep 2022Belarus campaigner to UK: Together we will winSvetlana Tikhanovskaya, opposition candidate in the last presidential election, appeals for help.28 Sep 2022Europe6 May 2022Belarus plane arrest student jailed for six yearsThe verdict on Sofia Sapega comes a year after she was forcibly removed from a diverted Ryanair flight.6 May 2022Europe
