by
August 28 – September 3, 2017

Belarusian authorities weaken optimistic expectations of opposition about “hot autumn” with repression

The situation has not changed
Belarusian authorities weaken optimistic expectations of opposition about “hot autumn” with repression

After serving a five-day administrative arrest, opposition politician Mikola Statkevich has left the detention centre in Akrestsin Street. The authorities have combined financial harassment and arrests of opposition activists before announced street protests against the West-2017 Russo-Belarusian military drill, which should start on September 8th, 2017. The Belarusian leadership has used cautious repression with a gradual pressure build-up against the leaders of protest movement, so as not to cause a sharp reaction from Western capitals and not to make a U-turn in Belarusian-European relations. So far, many of the previously convicted activists have not been brought to justice, however, law enforcement is likely to detain them if they attempt to participate in protest activities.

You have been successfully subscribed

Subscribe to our newsletter

Once a week, in coordination with a group of prominent Belarusian analysts, we provide analytical commentaries on the most topical and relevant issues, including the behind-the-scenes processes occurring in Belarus. These commentaries are available in Belarusian, Russian, and English.
EN
BE/RU
Subscribe

Situation in Belarus

December 9 – December 15
View all

Subscribe to us

Read more