Previously, authorities said Protasevich is an extremist who has facilitated violence. They have maintained that televised confessions by members of the opposition were made voluntarily.

Jailed Belarus journalist makes another public appearance

The Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko announced on Friday that he would be willing to step down from his position of power if a new constitution is adopted.

Belarus President Alexander Lukashenko to resign if new constitution is adopted

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

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

Almost all the theatres in Belarus have been owned by the state since the country was a part of the Soviet Union.

Why is Alexandra Lukashenko afraid of theatres in Belarus

European foreign ministers welcomed Belarus opposition leader Svetlana Tikhanovskaya to Brussels on Monday as they prepare EU sanctions to support her battle against the Minsk regime.

Belarus' oppn candidate meets with EU leaders

Protests began after the Aug. 9 presidential election that official results say gave the authoritarian leader a sixth term in office

Belarus president closes western borders, puts army on high alert

Hundreds of women gathered in the centre of Minsk to march in the latest demonstration since a disputed presidential election in August.

Human Rights group calls for UN monitoring of Belarus rights abuses

A detained Belarusian opposition leader has said she feared for her life when security officers threw a bag over her head during an attempt to deport her.

Belarus opposition leader Maria Kolesnikova tore up passport to avoid expulsion

Russia praised its embattled ally Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko’s proposals for constitutional changes; Report is here, watch this video.

Russia backs Lukashenko’s constitution reform for Belarus

Belarus has been rocked by large-scale protests against President Alexander Lukashenko since the August 9 election,

WION Fineprint: UN Security Council to hold informal meeting on Belarus

Belarus President A. Lukashenko warns neighbouring countries to close borders. Women stage Anti-Lukashenko rally in Minsk. Over 7,000 protesters detained till now. Lukashenko accuses Nato of hitching plans against him.

Political crisis in Belarus: Fresh round of protests against government, Prez threatens to close borders

Opposition supporters in Belarus have held a mass rally in the capital Minsk, two weeks after a disputed election gave President Alexander Lukashenko another term in office.

Showdown between Lukashenko & coalition of protesters | Anti-Govt protests in Belarus

Belarusians have gathered in unprecedented numbers in Minsk to demand the resignation of President Alexander Lukashenko, who claimed victory for a sixth term on Aug.

Lithuania citizens form human chain to support Belarus anti-govt protests

Lukashenko is under the biggest pressure of his 26-year-rule, with no sign of an end to the protests and strikes over the election

WION Dispatch: Political crisis deepens as protests continue | Belarus | World News

Alexander Lukashenko, the leader of Belarus, said on Monday he would be ready to hold new elections and hand over power after a constitutional referendum

WION Fineprint: Lukashenko agrees for Presidential polls | Belarus latest update

Germany on Monday said that the country is ready to expand European Union sanctions against Belarus as a bloody crackdown continues in the country.

Widespread protests continue in Minsk | EU to hold emergency summit over Belarus

Germany supports 'expanding' sanctions against Belarus ahead of EU summit

Protesters have been demanding that Lukashenko resign, saying the official results of the August 9 presidential election that gave him a sixth term in office are fraudulent.

Belarus: 'Won't bring reforms under pressure from protesters' says Lukashenko

Opponents of Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko are set to gather for another day of protest in Minsk over disputed elections last weekend.

Vladimir Putin pledges support for President Lukashenko

The 37-year-old mother of two had been receiving threats over her decision to run in the elections, which forced her to send her children out of the country

Who is the woman challenging Belarus' President Lukashenko | Svetlana Tikhanavskaya

Belarusian authorities have said they suspect the men entered their country to plot “acts of terrorism” and destabilise it before an Aug. 9 presidential election.

Belarus suspects Russian mercenaries preparing acts of terrorism

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