Belarus human rights situation deteriorating further, warns UN rights chief
New York: A “systematic crackdown” against dissent in Belarus is continuing, months since the country’s disputed presidential election last year, UN rights chief Michelle Bachelet has told the Human Rights Council.
Over 150 people detained during protests in Belarus: Human Rights Center
Moscow/Sputnik: More than 150 people were detained during Sunday unauthorized anti-government protests held across Belarus, the unregistered Viasna human rights center said.
Belarusian police disperse protest rally in Minsk, confirm multiple detentions
Minsk/Sputnik: Security forces have dispersed anti-government demonstrations in the Belarusian capital on Sunday, with the Minsk police confirming to Sputnik multiple detentions.
Over 100 people detained during Sunday protests in Belarus: Rights group
Minsk/Sputnik: Belarusian police have detained at least 104 people attending the Sunday anti-government protests across the country, the Viasna human rights center said in a news release.
At least 40 people detained during protests in Minsk: Belarusian Rights Group
Minsk/Sputnik: Belarusian police have detained at least 40 people attending the Sunday anti-government rallies in the capital city of Minsk and its suburbs, the Viasna human rights center said in a news release.
Over 760 people detained across Belarus at Sunday opposition rallies: Rights Activists
Minsk/Sputnik: More than 760 people were detained during Sunday unauthorized anti-government protests held across Belarus, the unregistered Viasna human rights center said.
Belarusian security forces use tear gas against protesters in Minsk : Reports
Minsk/Sputnik: Belarusian security forces targeted protesters in Minsk with tear gas on Sunday, according to local telegram channels.
Over 110 people detained during Friday protests in Belarus
Minsk/Sputnik: More than 110 people were arrested on Friday during protests across the country which was sparked by the death of opposition activist Roman Bondarenko, the Vesna human rights center said.
Belarusian Police arrest several protesters in Minsk
Minsk/Sputnik: Belarusian police arrested several people for taking part in an unauthorized demonstration in the eastern European nation's capital of Minsk on Sunday.
Over 560 people detained during Sunday Belarus protests
Minsk/Sputnik: At least 564 people were detained during the unauthorized protests held across Belarus on Sunday, the Vesna human rights center, unregistered by the republic’s authorities, said.
Belarusian Police arrest at least 10 people during opposition 'Women's March' in Minsk
Minsk/Sputnik: At least 10 people were arrested during a protest rally in Minsk's northeast near the Kamarouski Rynak marketplace, a Sputnik correspondent reported on Saturday.
Belarus: UN chief deeply concerned over use of force against peaceful protesters
New York: Secretary-General António Guterres on Friday expressed deep concern over the continued use of force against peaceful protestors in Belarus and detention of those exercising their legitimate democratic rights
Police arrest 41 people in Belarus on Friday for violating mass gatherings law - Ministry
Minsk/Sputnik: Belarusian police arrested 41 protesters on Friday for violating a law on mass gatherings, the country’s Internal Affairs Ministry said on Saturday.
Belarusian security forces detain 125 protesters in Minsk by 13:00 GMT
Minsk/Sputnik: Belarusian security forces deployed special equipment and arrested 125 people during an ongoing anti-government protest in Minsk by 13:00 GMT on Sunday, a spokeswoman for the Interior Ministry said.
Belarus: Opposition holds mass rally in Minsk despite ban
Minsk/UNI: Opposition supporters in Belarus held a mass rally in the capital Minsk on Sunday despite a ban by the government, two weeks after a disputed election gave President Alexander Lukashenko another term in office with an 'overwhelming' majority.