Belarusians Live in Fear of President Lukashenko’s Crackdowns

The sociopolitical climate in Belarus remains tense and fraught with fear. Any critique of the government easily places a citizen in the throes of judicial proceedings dictated by the president. Regardless of the subject matter of the criticism–governmental wrongdoings, human rights issues, or the war in Ukraine, Lukashenko does not hesitate to stamp out any opposition.

Global, Editor's PicksElise ChangOctober 25, 2024Editor's Pick, Lukashenko, Belarus, Russia, Russian and Ukrainian War, Russian Invasion of Ukraine, Ukraine, GlobalComment