Belarus: Half a Year of Protests
Belarus: Half a Year of Protests
Author(s): Anna Maria Dyner
Subject(s): Politics, Human Rights and Humanitarian Law, Civil Society, Studies in violence and power
Published by: PISM Polski Instytut Spraw Międzynarodowych
Keywords: Belarus; protests; politics; violence; human rights;
Summary/Abstract: Since the rigged presidential elections in August 2020, the public protests against Alexander Lukashenka have continued. The Belarusian authorities have responded with repression, detaining protesters and independent journalists. Despite Lukashenka’s calls to reform the constitution, he also tries to postpone this process. The European Union should increase its support to civil society and keep demanding the Belarusian authorities respect human rights.
Series: PISM Bulletin
- Page Count: 2
- Publication Year: 2021
- Language: English
- Content File-PDF
