Examining the Suppression of Belarusian Opposition by Lukashenko’s Regime

Jan 26, 2025

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in DW

In the latest update on Belarus, concerns grow over the state of opposition against President Alexander Lukashenko’s regime. The focus is on the government’s intensified efforts to suppress dissent, including the arrest of opposition figures, crackdowns on protests, and the silencing of critical voices. This situation has raised alarms about the erosion of democratic freedoms in Belarus and the international community’s response to these developments.

Belarusian authorities have escalated their efforts to suppress opposition against President Alexander Lukashenko.
Key opposition figures have been arrested, signaling a significant crackdown on dissent.
Protests against the government have been met with strong police or state security force actions.
There are growing concerns about the erosion of democratic freedoms in Belarus.
The international community has been called upon to respond to the situation in Belarus.