Those who oppose the leader of Belarus, Alexander Lukashenko, face severe repression, including imprisonment, torture, forced exile, and trumped-up criminal charges. The government uses a sweeping security crackdown to silence all forms of political opposition and dissent.
Those who oppose the leader of Belarus, Alexander Lukashenko, face severe repression, including imprisonment, torture, forced exile, and trumped-up criminal charges. The government uses a sweeping security crackdown to silence all forms of political opposition and dissent.
Belarus leader Alexander Lukashenko is widely considered a dictator by the international community and human rights organizations. He has ruled Belarus since he assumed office on July 20, 1994, making him the country's leader for over 31 years. They say he rules with an "iron fist!"
Belarus leader Alexander Lukashenko is widely considered a dictator by the international community and human rights organizations. He has ruled Belarus since he assumed office on July 20, 1994, making him the country's leader for over 31 years. They say he rules with an "iron fist!"