The last remaining protest leader of Belarus, Maria Kolesnikova, danced in the court as her trial started on Wednesday. Kolesnikova, the 39-year-old, is a former flute player who has rose to fame as a symbol of protest in Belarus.

Watch: Belarus protest leader dances in court during her trial

A court in Belarus handed jail sentences of at least two years to 11 university students and a teacher for taking part in anti-government protests last year, local rights group Vyasna said.

Belarus jails 11 students, teacher over protests

Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko on Thursday blocked the website of a newspaper that has been critical of the veteran leader and the editor's wife said her husband had been taken away for questioning.

Belarus President Lukashenko blocks newspaper that covered protests, detains editor

Belarus has shut country's largest independent news outlet after raid on its offices. This is being seen as a widening crackdown in the wake of historic opposition protests last year.

Belarus shuts independent news site after raids on offices

The IOC banned two other officials from the NOC, including Lukashenko’s son, Viktor, who is the first vice president of the national Olympic body.

IOC bans Belarus president Lukashenko from Olympic Games

Belarus, a country of 9.5 million that Russia sees as a security buffer against NATO, has been rocked by mass protests since an Aug. 9 presidential election which Lukashenko said he won.

Thousands of anti-Lukashenko protesters march in Belarus

United Nations on Friday expressed its concern over Human Rights conditions in Belarus. The country has been roiled with protests in number of cities. UN rights chief Michelle Bachelet said that the human rights situation in Belarus has seen a "continued deterioration" in recent weeks.

Belarus: UN worried about 'continued deterioration' of human rights conditions

Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko said he would step down after a new constitution is adopted.

Belarus Unrest: Lukashenko to quit post under new constitution

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov accused the West of meddling in Belarus and pledged support to embattled President Lukashenko. It comes as Lavrov met strongman leader Lukashenko who has faced months of protests over his disputed re-election.

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov accuses West of interfering in Belarus

Belarusian police used tear gas, rubber bullets, and stun grenades to disperse the crowds demonstrating against President Alexander Lukashenko. The street rallies were re-ignited following the death of Roman Bondarenko, a 31-year old anti-government protester.

Belarus police uses tear gas, stun grenades to disperse protesters

Bondarenko, who reportedly hit his head on the ground during the attack, was then detained and taken away in a van.

Belarus: thousands protest against death of teacher in police custody

Thousands of people carrying candles and flowers gathered in Minsk on Thursday to mourn the death of a protester who was pronounced dead the day after police arrested him.

Candles and condemnation: Thousands rally in Belarus after opposition protester's death

Riot police fired warning shots into the air, used stun grenades, and arrested more than 200 people to deter tens of thousands of Belarusians who marched through Minsk on Sunday to demand veteran leader Alexander Lukashenko leave power.

Defying warning shots, tens of thousands protest in Belarus

Police detained over 150 people in Minsk and other Belarusian cities where protests were held Sunday, according to the Viasna center.

Police fire warning shots as thousands protest in Belarus

Riot police fired warning shots into the air, used stun grenades and arrested more than 200 people to deter tens of thousands of Belarusians who marched through Minsk on Sunday to demand veteran leader Alexander Lukashenko leave power.

Tens of thousands protest in Belarus, defying warning shots

Belarusian leader Alexander Lukashenko replaced his interior minister and named three security hawks to new roles on Thursday in an attempt to tighten his grip on the country after nearly 12 weeks of mass protests.

Lukashenko shakes up security team to stamp out Belarus protests

After workers and students across Belarus have launched strikes in a show of defiance at the regime of Alexander Lukashenko, the Belarus president said his opponents had ‘crossed a red line’.

Citizens launch anti-Lukashenko strike, 500 riot-related cases initiated in Belarus

Factory workers chanted slogans, students and pensioners took to the streets, and police detained at least 235 people on Monday as the Belarusian opposition sought to intensify pressure on veteran leader Alexander Lukashenko with a nationwide strike.

Belarus: Workers and students pose strike challenge to Belarusian leader

Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko defied an ultimatum to surrender power by midnight on Sunday, challenging his opponents to make good on their threat to paralyse the country with a national strike.

Belarus opposition prepares mass strikes after Lukashenko ignores deadline to quit

Belarus President Alexander Lukashenko told U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo in a phone call on Saturday that Belarus and Russia were ready to respond jointly to external threats, Russian agencies quoted Belarus state media as saying.

Belarus and Russia will respond to external threats, Lukashenko tells Pompeo

Belarus is currently under political turmoil. Tens of thousands of people gather on the streets every weekend demanding the resignation of President Alexander Lukashenko.

WION Dispatch: Lukashenko to track down protesters in Belarus

Belarus is currently under a political turmoil. Tens of thousand of people gather on the streets every weekends demanding the resignation of the President Alexander Lukashenko.

Belarus: President Alexander Lukashenko's veiled threat to protesters

Belarus under a political turmoil, thousand of people hit the streets against President

Belarus police will now be permitted to use combat weapons in the streets if needed, the Interior Ministry said on Monday

Belarus allows police to use firearms against protesters

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