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Belarus has arrested scores of relatives of dissidents ahead of presidential vote, activists say

TALLINN, Estonia — Belarusian authorities have detained over 100 relatives of political prisoners in a new wave of arrests ahead of January’s election in which authoritarian President Alexander Lukashenko is seeking a seventh term, rights activists said Friday. The Viasna human rights center said that the raids began Thursday, targeting relatives and friends of political prisoners in various cities across …

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1 month, 1 week ago

Jailed Belarusian dissident Kalesnikava permitted visit with father

Hindustan Times

Nov 12 - Jailed Belarusian dissident Maria Kalesnikava, a key figure in the opposition movement to President Alexander Lukashenko, was permitted to meet her father on Tuesday, the first time any picture of her has been seen in well over a year. Jailed Belarusian dissident Kalesnikava permitted visit with father A picture of Kalesnikava with her father appeared on the …

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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Belarusian authorities launch a new wave of repression ahead of presidential vote

Associated Press

TALLINN, Estonia — Belarusian authorities have launched a new wave of arrests, seeking to uproot any sign of dissent ahead of January’s election in which authoritarian President Alexander Lukashenko is seeking a seventh term, rights campaigners said. “The new massive wave of arrests and searches is a planned action of intimidation ahead of the election,” said Viasna’s representative Pavel Sapelka. …

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2 months, 1 week ago

Polish president criticizes government's no-asylum-for-irregular-migrants plan as a 'grave mistake'

The Independent

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3 months, 2 weeks ago

Belarusians fleeing repression at home say they face new threats and intimidation abroad

Associated Press

TALLINN, Estonia — More than a half-million Belarusians have fled their country in the past four years as the authoritarian government launched a harsh crackdown on its political opponents. In a letter to the Belarusian opposition office, she said Serbian authorities were told Hniot’s case “was politically motivated” and he “would face reprisals” if returned to his homeland. “Belarusians need …

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3 months, 2 weeks ago

Belarusians fleeing repression at home say they face new threats and intimidation abroad

The Independent

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3 months, 2 weeks ago

Poland charges 3 Belarusians who forced the diversion of a plane to Minsk in 2021

The Independent

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4 months, 2 weeks ago

Relatives of Belarus’ political prisoners complain that East-West swap didn’t free their loved ones

Associated Press

TALLINN, Estonia — A wave of disappointment swept over opposition activists in Belarus last week as the biggest East-West prisoner swap since the Cold War unfolded and they learned it included none of the hundreds of political detainees who’ve been locked up for years by its authoritarian leader. “I am happy to see the Russians released, but I’m shocked that …

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4 months, 2 weeks ago

Tennis pair win first Olympic medal for Russians in Paris

New Indian Express

PARIS: Mirra Andreeva and Diana Shnaider on Sunday became the first Russians to win a medal at the Paris Olympics when they took silver in the women's tennis doubles. Playing as neutrals, they were beaten in three sets in the final by Italy's Sara Errani and Jasmine Paolini. But the IOC has allowed their gradual return under a neutral banner, …

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4 months, 3 weeks ago

Belarus trampoline gymnasts earn first medals by neutral athletes at the Paris Olympics

Associated Press

PARIS — Ivan Litvinovich and Viyaleta Bardzilouskaya of Belarus won the first medals by neutral athletes at the Paris Olympics on Friday, each doing so on trampoline. The 23-year-old Litvinovich defended the gold he won in Tokyo three years ago with a fairly comfortable victory in the men’s final, hours after Bardzilouskaya earned silver in the women’s competition. “At the …

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5 months, 2 weeks ago

Paris Olympics 2024: Only 16 Russians and 17 Belarusians accept invites to compete

Firstpost

Russian and Belarusian athletes will not be allowed to wear national colours but will compete under a green flag embossed with the letters “AIN” Daniil Medvedev has been named in the list of Russians to play as a neutral at the Paris Olympics. AP Only 16 Russians and 17 Belarusians have accepted invitations to compete under a neutral banner at …

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5 months, 2 weeks ago

How many Russian athletes will take part in Paris 2024 Olympics?

The Hindu

Only 16 Russians and 17 Belarusians have accepted invitations to compete under a neutral banner at the Paris Olympics, according to a latest count on Tuesday. The four Russian judokas invited declined en masse, as did the wrestlers - even though the IOC still lists Shamil Mamedov as coming to Paris - after their federations denounced the “non-sporting principle of …

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5 months, 3 weeks ago

Wimbledon 2024: Gauff crushes qualifier Todoni to reach third round

The Hindu

Coco Gauff did not look at her imperious best under the roof on Wimbledon’s Court One on Wednesday but she was always in control of an error-strewn second-round 6-2 6-1 victory over Romanian qualifier Anca Todoni. The U.S. Open champion slipped and fell twice on the slick court and muttered to herself during the one hour six minute match against …

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5 months, 3 weeks ago

Wimbledon 2024, Day 1 Highlights: Alcaraz, Sinner reach second round; Sabalenka, Azarenka withdraw due to injury

The Hindu

Carlos Alcaraz began his title defence with a 7-6, 7-5, 6-2 win over Estonian qualifier Mark Lajal in first round of men’s singles on the opening day of Wimbledon 2024 at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, London on Monday. 2 Men’s Singles - Grigor Dimitrov beat Dusan Lajovic 6-3, 6-4, 7-5 Men’s Singles - Stan Wawrinka beat …

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6 months, 1 week ago

IOC gives 14 Russians, 11 Belarusians neutral status for Paris Olympics in first round of decisions

Hindustan Times

The IOC approved 14 athletes from Russia and 11 Belarusians with neutral status to compete at the Paris Olympics in a first list from some sports published Saturday. The Olympic rings are set up at Trocadero plaza that overlooks the Eiffel Tower in Paris Five sports — though not tennis, swimming or judo — were assessed by an International Olympic …

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6 months, 1 week ago

IOC gives 14 Russians, 11 Belarusians neutral status for Paris Olympics in first round of decisions

Associated Press

The IOC approved 14 athletes from Russia and 11 Belarusians with neutral status to compete at the Paris Olympics in a first list from some sports published Saturday. Five sports — though not tennis, swimming or judo — were assessed by an International Olympic Committee panel judging if athletes had expressed support for the Russian invasion of Ukraine or had …

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7 months ago

Belarusians who fought against Russia with Ukraine face new battle

Al Jazeera

Hundreds of Belarusians, some of whom took part in protests against President Lukashenko, feel abandoned by Ukraine and Europe. Several Belarusians have joined the war against Russia, in the hope that President Vladimir Putin’s fall would also bring down his main ally – Belarus’s President Alexandr Lukashenko. The Association of Belarusian Veterans of the Ukraine War, a foundation registered in …

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7 months, 1 week ago

Belarus targets opposition activists with raids and property seizures

Associated Press

TALLINN, Estonia — Authorities in Belarus on Thursday announced raids and the seizure of property belonging to 104 opposition activists who have fled the country, the latest step in a crackdown on dissent that has continued unabated for nearly four years. Belarus’ Investigative Committee said Thursday the latest raids and seizures targeted activists who criticized Belarusian authorities abroad and rallied …

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9 months, 2 weeks ago

Paralympics organizers bar Russians and Belarusians from opening and closing ceremonies in Paris

Associated Press

BONN, Germany — Russian and Belarusian athletes were barred Wednesday from marching in this year’s Paralympics opening ceremony in Paris, even if they are approved to compete as neutrals. The International Paralympic Committee set limits on athletes from the two countries which are stricter than those detailed by the International Olympic Committee for the Paris Games that open one month …

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9 months, 2 weeks ago

Thousands of Belarusians convicted on politically driven charges in sweeping crackdown on dissent

Associated Press

TALLINN, Estonia — Thousands of Belarusians have been convicted on politically driven charges over the last three years as part of the authorities’ relentless crackdown on dissent, the country’s leading human rights group said Monday. The Viasna human rights center said that at least 4,690 people have been convicted on politically motivated charges since the August 2020 presidential election that …

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10 months ago

Belarusians vote in a tightly controlled election as the opposition calls for its boycott

Associated Press

TALLINN, Estonia — Sunday’s tightly controlled parliamentary and local elections in Belarus are set to cement the hard-line rule of the country’s authoritarian leader, despite a prominent opposition leader’s call for a boycott. “Detentions, arrests and searches are taking place during the vote.” Speaking during Tuesday’s meeting with top Belarusian law enforcement officials, Lukashenko alleged without offering evidence that Western …

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10 months ago

As Belarusians vote in ‘sham’ polls, Lukashenko reveals re-election plan

Al Jazeera

As the opposition boycotts the parliamentary and local elections, the president in power since 1994 says he intends to run next year. Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko, who has held power since 1994, says he intends to seek re-election next year, which could extend his grip on the country to 36 years. He spoke on Sunday as the country, a neighbour …

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10 months, 4 weeks ago

Months out from Paris Olympics, Russians are qualifying in some sports and absent in others

Associated Press

With just six months to go until the Paris Olympics, it’s still not clear if Russians will be competing and, if so, how many. Russians are qualifying for Olympic spots as “neutral athletes” in combat events such as judo and wrestling, but not in some of the Games’ highest-profile events like track and field, swimming and gymnastics. Ukrainian athletes are …

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11 months ago

Without handshakes, Ukrainian players trying to keep message alive at Australian Open

Associated Press

MELBOURNE, Australia — A Ukrainian player refusing to shake the hand of a Russian or Belarusian at the net has become a common sight on the tennis tours over the past two years. “This is another reminder about the fact that there is a war in my country,” Lesia Tsurenko said on Friday, after her match with Aryna Sabalenka from …

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Belarus has arrested scores of relatives of dissidents ahead of presidential vote, activists say

Jailed Belarusian dissident Kalesnikava permitted visit with father

Belarusian authorities launch a new wave of repression ahead of presidential vote

Polish president criticizes government's no-asylum-for-irregular-migrants plan as a 'grave mistake'

Belarusians fleeing repression at home say they face new threats and intimidation abroad

Belarusians fleeing repression at home say they face new threats and intimidation abroad

Poland charges 3 Belarusians who forced the diversion of a plane to Minsk in 2021

Relatives of Belarus’ political prisoners complain that East-West swap didn’t free their loved ones

Tennis pair win first Olympic medal for Russians in Paris

Belarus trampoline gymnasts earn first medals by neutral athletes at the Paris Olympics

Paris Olympics 2024: Only 16 Russians and 17 Belarusians accept invites to compete

How many Russian athletes will take part in Paris 2024 Olympics?

Wimbledon 2024: Gauff crushes qualifier Todoni to reach third round

Wimbledon 2024, Day 1 Highlights: Alcaraz, Sinner reach second round; Sabalenka, Azarenka withdraw due to injury

IOC gives 14 Russians, 11 Belarusians neutral status for Paris Olympics in first round of decisions

IOC gives 14 Russians, 11 Belarusians neutral status for Paris Olympics in first round of decisions

Belarusians who fought against Russia with Ukraine face new battle

Belarus targets opposition activists with raids and property seizures

Paralympics organizers bar Russians and Belarusians from opening and closing ceremonies in Paris

Thousands of Belarusians convicted on politically driven charges in sweeping crackdown on dissent

Belarusians vote in a tightly controlled election as the opposition calls for its boycott

As Belarusians vote in ‘sham’ polls, Lukashenko reveals re-election plan

Months out from Paris Olympics, Russians are qualifying in some sports and absent in others

Without handshakes, Ukrainian players trying to keep message alive at Australian Open