Belarus in Crisis
Belarusians are currently experiencing the most serious economic crisis since the early nineties. Despite the absence of independent radio and TV channels, ratings of authoritarian president Alexander Lukashenko are as low as never before - but not much remains of the organised political opposition either, after many years of internal conflicts, successless campaigning and state repressions. The last presidential elections, on 19th of December 2010, did not match democratic standards. On election day, peaceful protests of 20.000-50.000 people in the center of Minsk were brutally clamped down by riot policemen. More than 600 people were jailed for several weeks, some of them, including alternative candidates, were sentenced to up 5-6 years in prison. With organised oppsosition silenced, and under impression of the economic crises, alternative forms of protest organised by car drivers or users of social network sites such as VKontakte gained some momentum in June and July 2011, but ebbed away once plaincloth security police started brutally arresting people who would take part, even if they were not carrying any signs or shouting slogans, but just walking around and clapping their hands. However, the crisis of Belarus mostly untransformed and non-competitive economy seems to be structural, and no signs of economic reformation can be observed. Instead, foreign currency is no longer available in the country, leading to a black market, break down of imports, inflation of consumer prices and a significant loss of living quality for most citizens. Analysts expect another wave of protests at the start of winter, when the already strained household budgets of Belarusians will need to cover rising utility costs. Will president Lukashenko's social contract - people give up their right to take part politics, and in turn are spared the risks of economic transformation - still hold up then? Will the current system once more be saved by foreign credits? To find out, keep tuned to the voice "Belarus in Crisis". More
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Идеологически правильное, но пустынное празднование Дня города Слуцка | Belarusian News Photos
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В район Минского тракторного завода привезли еду. Голодающее население выстроилось в очередь :) #minsk #pizdecby
17 Sep 06:08В район Минского тракторного завода привезли еду. Голодающее население выстроилось в очередь :) #minsk #pizdecby
Belarusian Bandarenka In Elite Company For Sakharov Rights Award
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Ліхавід: У турме я сустрэў чалавека, які сядзіць за выбары 2006 года - Euroradio
16 Sep 07:09Ліхавід: У турме я сустрэў чалавека, які сядзіць за выбары 2006 года Былы палітвязен
а если надо будет и вкруг столба обернем! #twiby #minsk #pizdecby
15 Sep 14:09а если надо будет и вкруг столба обернем! #twiby #minsk #pizdecby
Фёдар Мірзаянаў: «Ад мяне патрабавалі падпісаць паперу супраць кандыдатаў»
15 Sep 13:15«Калі б я падпісаў тыя паперы, то выйшаў бы на волю яшчэ ў студзені. Гэтак казалі сьледчыя, у тым ліку кіраўнік сьледчай управы. Але я...
Мікіта Ліхавід: Дзень вызвалення падлічыў па каляндарыку - Euroradio
15 Sep 07:08Мікіта Ліхавід: Дзень вызвалення падлічыў па каляндарыку Былы палітвязень у інтэ
Класкоўскі: Мне пагражалі згвалтаваннем, калі не напішу прашэнне - Euroradio
15 Sep 06:09Класкоўскі: Мне пагражалі згвалтаваннем, калі не напішу прашэнне Былы палітвязен
Праваабаронцы: У беларускіх турмах застаецца дзевяць палітвязняў - Euroradio
15 Sep 06:09Праваабаронцы: У беларускіх турмах застаецца дзевяць палітвязняў Цяпер вырашаец
Класкоўскі-старэйшы: Я думаю, нейкі пернік ЕС паказаў - Euroradio
15 Sep 03:09Класкоўскі-старэйшы: Я думаю, нейкі пернік ЕС паказаў Бацька вызваленага палітвяÐ
Лукашэнка памілаваў 11 палітвязняў, асуджаных за 19 снежня (фота) - Euroradio
15 Sep 02:09Лукашэнка памілаваў 11 палітвязняў, асуджаных за 19 снежня (фота) Вінаградава, КласÐ
Святлана Вінаградава: Мой муж ніякіх просьбаў не пісаў - Euroradio
15 Sep 02:09Святлана Вінаградава: Мой муж ніякіх просьбаў не пісаў Жонка вызваленага палітвя
Палітолаг: Кандыдаты ў прэзідэнты сёлета вызваленыя не будуць - Euroradio
15 Sep 02:09Палітолаг: Кандыдаты ў прэзідэнты сёлета вызваленыя не будуць Палітолаг Юрый Чав
Kyiv Post. Independence. Community. Trust - Russia and former Soviet Union - Belarus drops prosecution of another opposition activist
13 Sep 09:43Belarusian Untied Civil Party activist Anatoly Pavlov's prosecution dealing with the December 19, 2010 events in Minsk has been dropped, the United Civil Party said in a report on its website. Read more:...
Russia`s Memorial calls on Belarusian authorities to free Byalyatski - Charter'97 :: News from Belarus - Belarusian News - Republic of Belarus - Minsk
13 Sep 09:41Memorial, a leading Russian human rights organization, has called on the Belarusian authorities to release human rights activist Ales Byalyatski who was arrested in Minsk a month ago on a tax-evasion charge following the disclosure of details of his...
Kyrgyz Protesters Demand Belarus Free Prominent Activist
13 Sep 09:40Dozens of Kyrgyz activists have picketed the Belarusian Embassy in Bishkek to demand the release of a prominent Belarusian rights activist jailed in Minsk last month.
Charges Against Another Belarusian Activist Dropped
13 Sep 09:40Belarusian authorities have dropped charges against the campaign manager for a former presidential candidate who was being prosecuted over postelection protests.
Belarus President Pardons Four Opposition Activists
13 Sep 09:40Belarus President Alyaksandr Lukashenka, apparently seeking contacts with the EU, has pledged to Bulgaria to release all political prisoners within a month and a half.
Four Belarusian Opposition Activists Pardoned, Freed
02 Sep 20:07Four Belarusian activists jailed in connection with protests following last year's controversial presidential elections have been freed after a pardon from President Alyaksandr Lukashenka. Their release comes as EU officials say the Belarusian...
Human Rights Petition: IMF: Stop supporting dictatorship in Belarus | Change.org
02 Sep 09:08Belarus is on the verge of financial crisis. The current Belarusian government, notorious for its repressive regime and human rights violations, has...
Былы палітвязень Алесь Кіркевіч вярнуўся ў Гродна (фота) - Euroradio
02 Sep 07:07Былы палітвязень Алесь Кіркевіч вярнуўся ў Гродна (фота) "Тое, што я магу зрабіць н
Лаборатория общественного надмозгового сознания. - Застало врасплох #belarus #pizdecby #twiby #minsk
29 Aug 19:06Пенсионерка из Докшицкого района Ольга Шлеменкова с годами отошла от производственных проблем. Больше всего ее сегодня тревожит рост...
Спасибо онлайнеру за позитив ;)#minsk
29 Aug 16:08Спасибо онлайнеру за позитив ;)#minsk
29 Aug 15:08
Милиции в #minsk тоже кушать хочется. Для этого надо выполнить план по задержаниям.
29 Aug 15:07Милиции в #minsk тоже кушать хочется. Для этого надо выполнить план по задержаниям.
Не Ремарк, но тоже "Три товарища". После съезда педагогов в #minsk. А милиция бездействует... #pizdecby #stopluka
29 Aug 14:07Не Ремарк, но тоже "Три товарища". После съезда педагогов в #minsk. А милиция бездействует... #pizdecby #stopluka
Voice from… the abyss - Charter'97 :: News from Belarus - Belarusian News - Republic of Belarus - Minsk
29 Aug 13:08As long as Andrei Sannikov, Dzimitry Bandarenka and the other political prisoners remain in jail it is impossible to believe a single word that President Lukashenka says about dialogue
На резиденцию Лукашенко в #minsk сегодня массово слетались вороны (ФОТО). К чему бы это?.. #belarus #pizdecby
29 Aug 13:08На резиденцию Лукашенко в #minsk сегодня массово слетались вороны (ФОТО). К чему бы это?.. #belarus #pizdecby
Кто и зачем хочет уничтожить независимых юристов в Беларуси? | Новости общества и социальные новости | Ежедневник | 28 Августа 2011 года
29 Aug 12:09Юридическую жизнь Беларуси возвращают назад в будущее – во времена СССР. Уже фактически завершен номенклатурный переворот, в...
З Днём Незалежнасці! #twiby #belarus #minsk #mogilev #gomel #demby #grodno #vitebsk #brest_by #electby #pizdecby
25 Aug 15:09З Днём Незалежнасці! #twiby #belarus #minsk #mogilev #gomel #demby #grodno #vitebsk #brest_by #electby #pizdecby
Белорусская 5-я колонна настолько сурова, что тестировать новые сканер и принтер было больше нечем :) #minsk #pizdecby
20 Aug 08:07Белорусская 5-я колонна настолько сурова, что тестировать новые сканер и принтер было больше нечем :) #minsk #pizdecby
Колбасы в Короне тоже нет #Minsk #Belarus #pizdecby #twiby
20 Aug 08:07Колбасы в Короне тоже нет #Minsk #Belarus #pizdecby #twiby
"Передовые технологии обучения в беларуской армии" #pizdecby #twiby
20 Aug 07:07"Передовые технологии обучения в беларуской армии" #pizdecby #twiby
Раньше лифты исписывали матерными короткими словами, а теперь призывами к лучшей жизни. #pizdecby #ШОС
15 Aug 11:07Раньше лифты исписывали матерными короткими словами, а теперь призывами к лучшей жизни. #pizdecby #ШОС
Былы палітвязень Сяргей Казакоў са сваім гуртом рыхтуе канцэрт - Euroradio
15 Aug 09:08А на старым месцы працы чакаюць яго вяртання.
Дрозд: Гэта не мы папрасілі памілавання, а наша дзяржава — у Захада - Euroradio
15 Aug 06:09Былы палітвязень Дзмітрый Дрозд хоча напісаць кнігу пра Валадарку.
...А народ в #minsk, тем временем, всячески креативит даже на помойках :). #stopluka #pizdecby #belarus
14 Aug 15:08...А народ в #minsk, тем временем, всячески креативит даже на помойках :). #stopluka #pizdecby #belarus
На станцию метро "Уручье" запретили вход "красно-зелëным"? :) #minsk #belarus #stopluka #shos #pizdecby
14 Aug 12:07На станцию метро "Уручье" запретили вход "красно-зелëным"? :) #minsk #belarus #stopluka #shos #pizdecby
У станции метро Уручье в #minsk дежурит мусоробус с парочкой спецназовцев МВД. #stopluka
14 Aug 11:07У станции метро Уручье в #minsk дежурит мусоробус с парочкой спецназовцев МВД. #stopluka
07 Aug 21:21
The Belarusian government’s proposal to ban almost any kind of protest is yet another assault on the Belarusian people’s right to freedom of expression and assembly.
Taking Action Against Inaction In Belarus - Radio Free Europe / Radio Liberty © 2011
07 Aug 21:20Opposition protesters in Belarus have impressed the world for weeks now as they come up with one imaginative way after another to demonstrate against the regime of President Alyaksandr Lukashenka. No...
Political Prisoners
07 Aug 09:55These people are either still being detained, are under strict house detention or have been released under condition not to leave a certain restricted area.
A Stab in the Back? Lithuania Leaks Information About Belarusian Activists | Belarus Digest - News and Analysis of Belarusian Politics, Economy, Human Rights and Myths
06 Aug 19:09Yesterday Mikalay Khalezin, the head of the Belarus Free Theatre accused Lithuania of handing information about accounts of Belarusian activists and NGOs in Lithuanian banks to the Lukashenka regime. At first it was hard to believe what Khalezin...
Kevin Spacey: video-appeal to Belarus
06 Aug 18:41
Human rights group leader in authoritarian Belarus faces 7 years in jail for aiding dissidents - The Washington Post
06 Aug 18:37MINSK, Belarus — The detained leader of the most prominent human rights group in Belarus faces up to seven years in jail for helping political prisoners and government critics in the authoritarian ex-Soviet nation, the group said Friday.
tunisia belarus
06 Aug 17:24
beware police!
06 Aug 17:24
Bitter winter in Belarus FIDH
06 Aug 17:21
"Народныя гулянні-2"/ Minsk protests
06 Aug 17:20
My Twitter ID was cloned to spread lies in Belarus - Charter'97 :: News from Belarus - Belarusian News - Republic of Belarus - Minsk
06 Aug 17:20In this year of revolutions, there has been much debate about what role social networks have played in marshalling and coordinating discontent and protests. In Belarus, where I spent last week reporting on the growing protest mood inside "Europe's...
stop benzin
06 Aug 17:19
A Social Network Revolution in #Belarus? - The Stream
06 Aug 17:19
Требуем правды и свободы! | We demand truth and freedom!
06 Aug 17:18
FIDH calls for the immediate and unconditional release of its Vice-president Aliaksandr Bialiatski - FIDH - Worldwide Human Rights Movement
06 Aug 17:14FIDH expresses its deepest concern following the arrest today of Aliaksandr (Ales) Bialiatski, FIDH Vice-President and President of Human Rights Center Viasna.
Jailed Belarusian Activist's Fiancee Also Jailed - Radio Free Europe / Radio Liberty © 2011
06 Aug 17:14The fiancee of a jailed Belarusian youth activist has herself been sentenced to 12 days in jail for taking part in a protest near the prison where he is being held.
Belarus crackdown forces protest rethink - FT.com
06 Aug 17:13A determined crackdown by the Belarusian police against even the smallest sign of dissent to the country’s authoritarian government is forcing opposition activists to rethink their tactics. Anti-government activists launched unusual “silent...
Bibliata.TV - Protest in front of the Belarus Embassy in Sofia Bulgaria
06 Aug 17:12Българска християнска библейска телевизия
Dailymotion - Belarus police jail more protesters - une vidéo News & Politics
06 Aug 17:10More than 20 people in the Belarussian capital Minsk are reported to have been arrested in what has become a regular weekly protest against the authoritarian government and economic policies
‘Silent’ protesters in Belarus appear in court | euronews, world news
06 Aug 17:10world news - More than 70 people appeared in court in Minsk on Tuesday, after taking part in a ‘clapping’ protest. Some of them were sentenced to varying terms in jail. The accused were…
Dailymotion - Protesters arrested on Belarus Independence Day - une vidéo News & Politics
06 Aug 17:09Dozens of people have been arrested following a protest on Independence Day in Belarus. The demonstration, organised on social networking sites, called for people unhappy with President Alex