How Belarus dissidents in exile abroad are pursued and threatened
Summary
Dissidents who have left Belarus after the 2020 protests against President Alexander Lukashenko report being threatened while living abroad. Many of them, including journalist Tatsiana Ashurkevich, face harassment, and their families back in Belarus are also targeted by authorities.Key Facts
- Dissidents are people who oppose the government and have fled Belarus since 2020 after mass protests against President Lukashenko.
- President Lukashenko won the 2020 election, which many believe was not fair.
- Hundreds of thousands of Belarusians have left the country following a harsh crackdown on protests.
- Dissidents abroad report threats against themselves and their relatives in Belarus.
- Journalist Tatsiana Ashurkevich found her apartment sealed and later received a request to share information about Belarusians fighting in Ukraine.
- Belarusian authorities have sentenced opposition figures in absentia, meaning they were judged without being present in court.
- The government accuses activists of plotting against Belarus, claiming these actions protect national security.
- Dissidents' families in Belarus are reportedly harassed, causing exiles to avoid public protests abroad.
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