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November 2023 - Belarus Special Weapons News
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- Belarus: Statement by High Representative Josep Borrell on the regime's latest attacks on democratic forces European External Action Service (EEAS) 29 Nov 2023 -- On Tuesday, the authorities in Minsk unleashed a new wave of persecution against the members of the democratic forces in Belarus. The attacks are aimed at intimidating and eliminating potential political opponents, especially ahead of the parliamentary elections in February next year.
- The State Secretary, Andris Pelšs, expresses Latvia's support for the Belarusian opposition in its efforts for a free and democratic Belarus Latvia MFA 28 Nov 2023 -- On 27 November 2023, the State Secretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Andris Pelšs, met with the Belarusian opposition leader and Head of the United Transitional Cabinet, Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya. During the meeting, they discussed the current situation in Belarus, in particular the regime's repression of civil society activists and the democratic opposition.
- Ukrainian parliament supports 50-year sanctions on Russian, Belarusian defense industries People's Daily 23 Nov 2023 -- The Ukrainian parliament on Wednesday endorsed a decision of the National Security and Defense Council to impose 50-year sanctions on Russian and Belarussian defense industries, the government-run Ukrinform news agency reported.
- Challenger to HIMARS and ATACMS: Meet Belarusian-Made Polonez-M MLRS Sputnik 22 Nov 2023 -- The Belarusian Army's 336th Rocket Artillery Brigade took delivery of its first batch of upgraded Polonez-M multiple-launch rocket systems (MLRS) last week, with the system's firepower and impressive range characteristics sparking direct comparisons with America's HIMARS and ATACMS platforms. Here's everything we know about the Polonez.
- European organisations and national authorities to help Belarusian media in exile to continue their work in Europe Council of Europe 21 Nov 2023 -- The Council of Europe has held the Second Workshop for Belarusian journalists in exile. The issues that were discussed included professional solidarity and cooperation among journalists in exile and national and international associations, support to Belarusian journalists through European mechanisms, ways for Belarusian independent media to circumvent censorship, and how Big Tech can help Belarussian media.
- Comment by Minister Tsahkna on the decision of Russia and Belarus to veto Estonia's OSCE Chairmanship Estonia MFA 21 Nov 2023 -- Comment by Foreign Minister Margus Tsahkna on the decision of Russia and Belarus to veto Estonia's OSCE Chairmanship in 2024.
- 'Catastrophic Situation': How Lukashenka's Government Subjugated Belarus's Already Weak Judiciary RFE/RL 18 Nov 2023 -- Since Alyaksandr Lukashenka came to power in 1994, the Belarusian state has curtailed judicial independence and flouted the rule of law, analysts say. Yet in years past, stalwart defense lawyers have brought visibility to important cases and conscientious judges have pushed prosecutors and police to adhere to basic principles of fairness and legality.
- Thousands of Ukrainian Children Forcibly Taken to Belarus, Yale Research Finds VOA 16 Nov 2023 -- More than 2,400 Ukrainian children have been taken to Belarus since Russia invaded Ukraine in 2022, according to new research published Thursday by Yale University.
- Belarus's Involvement in Russia's Systematic Relocation of Ukraine's Children US Dept. of State 16 Nov 2023 -- The Conflict Observatory, a program supported by the U.S. Department of State, today released a report detailing Belarus's involvement in Russia's systematic removal of children from Ukraine amid Russia's illegal and unprovoked war.
- Tsahkna at the conference on Belarus: We stand jointly for the people of Belarus to be able to live freely Estonia MFA 13 Nov 2023 -- On Friday 10 November, a conference on the future of Belarus was held at the Tallinn Creative Hub, with many representatives of the Belarusian opposition attending, including Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya. Foreign Minister Margus Tsahkna also took part in the conference.
- Belarus: Statement by High Representative Josep Borrell on International Day of Solidarity with the country European External Action Service (EEAS) 12 Nov 2023 -- Today, we mark the International Day of Solidarity with Belarus, in memory of 31-year-old Raman Bandarenka, who was brutally beaten by the regime's security forces, leading to his tragic death on November 12, 2020. His death was never investigated and no charges were brought against those responsible for it.
- Minister for Foreign Affairs Tobias Billström delivered policy speech on Belarus Government Offices of Sweden 07 Nov 2023 -- On 7 November, Minister for Foreign Affairs Tobias Billström delivered a policy speech on Belarus. The speech was delivered during a visit to Vilnius.
- Belarus Opposition Leader Seeks Alternative Passports for Exiles VOA 03 Nov 2023 -- Exiled Belarus opposition leader Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya is seeking support from the European Union and individual European countries for a "New Belarus" passport for exiled citizens of her country whose official documents have expired.
- Telephone conversation with President of Belarus Alexander Lukashenko President of Russia 01 Nov 2023 -- President of the Russian Federation Vladimir Putin had a telephone conversation with President of Belarus Alexander Lukashenko.
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