We openly oppose Alexander Lukashenko’s authoritarian rule and the systematic suppression of dissent. We call for peaceful democratic change, justice for victims and freedom of expression for everyone. This is the site editors’ public position.
OSCE/ODIHR could not deploy an observation mission for the 2020 presidential election because it did not receive a timely invitation. The authorities then used force against mass protests. We demand free elections with independent observation, equal access for candidates and transparent vote counting.
OSCE/ODIHR · 2020 presidential election ↗The UN Human Rights Office documented widespread human rights violations after the 2020 election, including arbitrary detention, torture and ill-treatment. We condemn violence against peaceful protesters. Every allegation of torture needs independent investigation, and survivors need protection and redress.
UN Human Rights Office · violations in 2020 ↗Human Rights Watch reports continuing prosecutions of real or perceived critics and pressure on journalists, lawyers and activists’ families. We call for the release of people imprisoned for peacefully expressing their views and an end to politically motivated prosecutions.
Human Rights Watch · World Report 2026: Belarus ↗In a 2004 resolution PACE noted the lack of proper investigations into the disappearances of Yury Zakharanka, Viktar Hanchar, Anatol Krasouski and Dzmitry Zavadski, and raised suspicions involving officials. Suspicion is not a conviction. Families deserve the truth, an independent investigation and a fair trial.
PACE · Resolution 1371 (2004) ↗In a 2026 statement the EU highlighted transnational repression and restrictions on consular services for Belarusians abroad. We oppose punishment for beliefs after departure and call for access to identity documents and essential services without political discrimination.
EU · statement to the UN Human Rights Council, 2026 ↗In March 2026 the International Criminal Court prosecutor opened an investigation into the situation referred by Lithuania, including alleged crimes with a cross-border element. An investigation is not a finding of guilt. We support evidence gathering and independent justice with full defence rights.
International Criminal Court · Lithuania/Belarus situation ↗We support nonviolent change. Individual contributors speak for themselves; the editors link factual claims to their sources.