20:50 Regime of Lukashenka using Iranian tactics regarding journalists (Video)

The actions, taken by the Belarusian riot militia against journalists, are similar to the outrage organized by the law enforcement agencies of Ahmadinejad.

18:56 Opposition leader Anatol Lyabedzka beaten by riot militia until he was bleeding

On October 16, the head of the United Civil Party was arrested and beaten during the picket of solidarity in Minsk.

18:41 Fascism in Minsk: Action of solidarity dispersed brutally (Updated, photo)

The picket of solidarity in Minsk has been dispersed unprecedentedly brutally. 30 oppositionists were beaten up and arrested. Journalists were beaten as well, militia didn’t let them film this brutality.

16:53 Freedom March held in Belarus 10 years ago (Photo)

The Freedom March, one of the largest and most significant rallies of the Belarusian opposition, marks its 10th anniversary on October 17.

16:18 Andrei Ozharovski: “Belarusian authorities engaged in sheer deception of society”

After being released from Astravets remand prison, Russian nuclear physicist Andrei Ozharovski gave exclusive interview to www.charter97.org website.

15:24 Shushkevich: Independence is impossible with dictator

The former chairman of the Supreme Court commented on the statement of European Parlaiment President Jerzy Buzek on the situation in Belarus.

14:24 John Paul II days of remembrance started in Minsk

Pope John Paul II days of remembrance start today in Minsk Simon and Helen’s Roman Catholic church (the Red Church).

13:04 Authorities do not need opposition Masters

Member of the residuum of the Belarusian Social Democratic Party “Hramada” Ihar Barysau lost his job in Mahilou.

10:55 Young leader Maxim Vinyarski sentenced to 2 days of arrest

An activist of the civil campaign “European Belarus” handed out leaflets with information abut political prisoners.

10:51 If we show solidarity – any dictatorship would collapse

October 16 marks 4 years since actions of solidarity with families of the abducted and repressed opposition activists started. Today at 6 p.m. Belarusians are to come to October Square in Minsk.

9:52 Discussing violation of freedom of religion in Belarus forbidden?

Organizers of the round table discussion on religion legislation were denied leasing of premises.

9:33 Not trial but farce

The court of the Chyhunachny district of Homel fined 20 and 40 basic units the first secretary of the regional committee of the Belarusian Communist Party Uladzimir Syakerka and human rights activist Anatol Paplauny.

9:12 Joining WTO as “one kolkhoz” failed

Russia, Kazakhstan and Belarus continue talks on joining the World Trade Organisation as separate states, but I close coordination with each other.