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Belarus: The Consequences of Choosing Freedom
Thousands of people took to the streets in Belarus in 2020 to protest against the authoritarian rule of Alexander Lukashenko. They chose freedom. Today, half a decade later, many of them are paying a heavy price. In Belarus, waving a flag once can turn your whole life upside down.
Ken McBain
LIBERECO Representative in the UK
#WeStandBYyou: Five years of European solidarity with political prisoners in Belarus
2025 marks the 5th anniversary of our international campaign for political prisoners in Belarus. Over the past years, #WeStandBYyou has developed from an emergency solidarity initiative into an international advocacy movement.
Emma Simpson
Member
Released, but not free: challenges after prison
The Belarusian director Andrey Gnyot flew to Serbia for a film project — and eight hours later, he left the airport in handcuffs. It was the beginning of a months-long ordeal.
Kseniia Levadna
Public Relations Officer