Belarusian presidential election 202030 Jun 2025I lost half my weight in jail, but I'm not broken, says freed Belarus opposition leaderSergei Tikhanovsky was kept isolated in bare, tiny cells and tells the BBC that Belarus must free other political prisoners.30 Jun 20258 Jan 2025Jailed Belarus opposition figure seen for first time in monthsViktor Babaryko was arrested in 2020 after challenging authoritarian leader Alexander Lukashenko at the polls.8 Jan 202512 Nov 2024First sighting of Belarusian political prisoner in more than 600 daysMaria Kolesnikova, jailed for her part in mass political protests in 2020, was allowed to see her father. 12 Nov 202411 Sep 2024Families cling to hope in Belarus after first release of political prisonersDozens of prisoners were freed unexpectedly this summer, now relatives are hoping more will follow.11 Sep 20249 Nov 2023Musicians behind bars in Belarus crackdown on dissentThe members of Tor Band have been given long jail terms after their songs became a symbol for dissent.9 Nov 20235 Jul 2023Belarus jails son of imprisoned Lukashenko rivalEduard Babaryko was detained while running his father's presidential election campaign in 2020.5 Jul 202311 May 2023My son the hostage: Dissident families targeted in BelarusThe sons of two anti-government figures are in jail because of their fathers' actions, the BBC hears.11 May 202329 Nov 2022Jailed Belarus protest leader 'in intensive care'Maria Kolesnikova is in a serious but stable condition in hospital, her allies say.29 Nov 202225 Oct 2022Will Belarus join Russia's invasion of Ukraine?Russia is sending thousands more troops to Belarus. Is the country going to join the war in Ukraine?25 Oct 2022...
