The women of Belarus are sounding the wake-up call to everyone out there who thinks that a woman's rightful place is her home and her kitchen. This young woman is holding on tightly to that man as she is keeping him from being arrested.

Women in Belarus challenge 26-year-old dictatorship of Alexander Lukashenko

In Belarus, women from all walks of life have come together to overthrow Europe's last dictator. 66-year-old President Alexander Lukashenko

Gravitas: Belarus: Women unite to bring down a dictator

Belarusian women on Wednesday (September 2) marched through the centre of Minsk and formed a human chain in solidarity with the Belarus opposition.

Women in Minsk form human chain, stage "cat" flashmob demanding freedom of speech

Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko who is facing nationwide protests and international pressure amid allegations of a fixed election recently said that if opposition were to assume power in the country, it would mean a complete bloodbath and that the opposition would “cut everything to pieces”.

Lukashenko warns of bloodbath in Belarus if opposition assumes power

Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin will visit Belarus on Thursday, Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said Wednesday, after weeks of protests in Minsk against a disputed presidential election.

Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin to visit Belarus on September 3

Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia imposed travel bans on President Alexander Lukashenko and 29 other Belarusian officials on Monday, signalling impatience with the West's cautious approach by announcing sanctions without waiting for the rest of the EU.

Baltic states impose sanctions on Alexander Lukashenko and other Belarus officials

Thousands of opposition supporters marched through the streets of Minsk on the 66th birthday of President Alexander Lukashenko. Calling for an end to Lukashenko's rule amid a heavy security presence and despite dozens of arrests.

Vladimir Putin agrees to meet Belarus President Lukashenko soon

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

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Belarusians chanted "Happy Birthday, you rat" and flew red-and-white opposition flags as they gathered near President Alexander Lukashenko 's residence on Sunday.

Lukashenko gets birthday call from Putin, as tanks are seen in Minsk amid protests

Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia imposed travel bans on President Alexander Lukashenko and 29 other Belarusian officials on Monday, jumping into action to impose sanctions before the rest of the EU.

Baltic states hit Lukashenko, other Belarus officials with sanctions

Thousands of opposition supporters marched through the streets of Minsk on 66th birthday of Preseident Alexander Lukashenko. Calling for an end to Lukashenko's rule amid a heavy security presence and despite dozens of arrests.

Belarus: Protesters calls for Lukashenko to step down grow on his 66th B'day

Several thousand women marched in the capital of Belarus on Saturday waving flags, flowers and balloons in the latest in a series of anti-government protests that have gripped the country since a disputed presidential election this month.

Women march through Belarusian capital calling for Lukashenko to step down

As the Belarus elections remain shrouded in further conspiracies with tensions continuing to rise between the West and Russia. Watch report.

Belarus political unrest: The arrest of Mercenaries linked to Russian Wagner group

French government condemned an "arbitrary" crackdown against the media in Belarus on Sunday after the accreditation of several journalists working for foreign media was withdrawn in the wake of disputed presidential elections.

France slams 'arbitrary' crackdown on media in Belarus

Sporting icons in Belarus have signed an open letter condemning vote-rigging in polls claimed by President Alexander Lukashenko. These icons called for fresh elections.

From Olympic medalists to head coaches: Belarusian athletes sign letter condemning rigged polls

Our world leaders have learnt the lesson of remaining defiant in the face of storm quite well. When problems come knocking at the door, they switch on the showmanship mode.

Dictators of 21st century thrive on showmanship

Russian President Vladimir Putin vowed military support for embattled Belarusian leader Alexander Lukashenko on Thursday, although it would not be deployed unless unrest there spun out of control.

Russian President Putin vows military support for Belarus' Lukashenko

Belarusian leader Alexander Lukashenko on Friday threatened to retaliate with reciprocal measures if any sanctions were imposed against his country over an Aug. 9 presidential election which opponents say was rigged.

Belarus will reciprocate if sanctions imposed, Lukashenko says

Thousands have taken to the streets of Belarus to demand that Alexander Lukashenko step down as the President. Lukashenko has ruled Belarus for 26 years. His 'dictatorship' is now being challenged by a 37-year-old. Palki Sharma Upadhyay has the report.

Gravitas: Is Europe's Last Dictator on his way out?

At least 200,000 people gathered at Minsk’s independent square over the weekend. They demanded the resignation of Belarusian president Alexander Lukashenko. Often referred to as Europe’s last dictator, Alexander Lukashenko has maintained a tight grip on power by retaining much from the country’s Soviet past.

Belarus: Europe’s last dictator struggles to stay in power

Tens of thousands of protesters flooded the Belarusian capital on Sunday even as they defied military orders. They have been demanding that Belarusian leader Alexander Lukashenko should step down.

Protesters flood Belarusian capital; Lukashenko seen in body armour

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

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

Belarus President flies over Minsk as protests roil capital

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