Belarus7 days agoI lost half my weight in jail, but I'm not broken, says freed Belarus opposition leaderSergei Tikhanovsky was kept isolated in bare, tiny cells and tells the BBC that Belarus must free other political prisoners.7 days agoEurope22 Jun 2025Belarus opposition leader's husband urges Trump to help other prisoners After his unexpected release, Sergei Tikhanovsky broke down describing his five years in solitary confinement 22 Jun 2025Europe21 Jun 2025Belarus opposition leader's husband freed from prisonSergei Tikhanovsky had planned to challenge Alexander Lukashenko in the 2020 election, but was detained before the vote.21 Jun 2025Europe19 Jun 2025How Belarus dissidents in exile abroad are pursued and threatenedSome receive threatening messages or phone-calls, others say their relatives are visited by authorities back home.19 Jun 2025Europe27 Mar 2025Poland suspends migrants' right to apply for asylumThe law will allow Polish authorities to temporarily spend asylum rights at the border with Belarus.27 Mar 2025Europe28 Jan 2025'Don't overdo it, Steve': BBC journalist in testy exchange with Belarus presidentAfter an election win which has been widely criticised as illegitimate, Alexander Lukashenko faced questions from the BBC's Russia editor Steve Rosenberg.28 Jan 2025Europe27 Jan 2025Belarus ruler claims landslide in 'sham' electionNo credible opponents were allowed to run against Alexander Lukashenko, who has ruled Belarus since the 1990s.27 Jan 2025Europe27 Jan 2025Belarus country profileProvides an overview of Belarus, including key events and facts about this east European country.27 Jan 2025Europe26 Jan 2025My opponents choose jail and exile, Lukashenko tells BBCOn election day, the unchallenged Belarus leader exchanges arguments with the BBC Russia editor.26 Jan 2025Europe...
