Protests in Belarus
Protests in Belarus

Author(s): Anna Maria Dyner
Subject(s): Governance, Public Administration, Public Law, Government/Political systems, Developing nations, Corruption - Transparency - Anti-Corruption
Published by: PISM Polski Instytut Spraw Międzynarodowych
Keywords: Belarus; protests;Lukashenka;
Summary/Abstract: Recent protests in Belarus pose a challenge for the authorities, because along with slogans calling for improved social conditions, which appeared for the first time since the 1990s, the demonstrators have increasingly formulated political demands. So far, the Belarusian authorities have reacted in a limited manner by imposing administrative sanctions almost only on the opposition activists. In the near future, the intensity of the demonstrations will probably continue and may turn massive. Violations of human rights by Belarusian authorities is possible. Moreover, new events may prompt Russia to engage in the country directly.

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