Stories about Belarus from October, 2006
Belarus: News Roundup
TOL's Belarus Blog writes about yet another arrest; prize for Milinkevich, and the Belarusian language museum.
Belarus: A Wedding Dancer
A rather amusing video from a Belarusian wedding party causes a rather serious discussion about the country's present and future, reports TOL's Belarus Blog.
Belarus: Persecution Continues
Former presidential candidate is in jail and on hunger strike; 60-year-old woman is sentenced to two years for requesting a psychiatric exam for the country's president – and this isn't all of it, writes TOL's Belarus Blog.
Belarus: Church Protest Rally
TOL's Belarus Blog writes about an underreported church protest rally that took place in Minsk last Saturday.
Belarus: Pro-Iranian, Anti-American Propaganda
TOL's Belarus Blog writes about a pro-Iranian documentary recently broadcast on national TV.
Belarus: News Roundup
The latest TOL's Belarus Blog posts cover these topics: population divided over mere symbols; the release of a young political activist; a hunger strike by members of a Minsk protestant church “New Life.”
Belarus: Paval Krasouski Case
TOL's Belarus Blog continues to cover the case of youth activist Paval Krasouski.
Belarus: “Brothers in Arms”
TOL's Belarus Blog writes about the country's Czech, Slovak and Polish “brothers in arms.”
Belarus: Blogosphere Digest
TOL's Belarus Blog posts a Belarusian blogosphere digest.
Belarus: New Detention and Demolition of the Old
TOL's Belarus Blog reports on the detention of a young activist on murder charges. Also, there's an entry on demolition of old buildings in Minsk.
Belarus: Music, Literature and Politics
TOL's Belarus Blog writes about the Accordion Party at Minsk YoYo Club; privileges installed for certain government officials; and the temporary closure of a literary journal that was publishing “some political analysis as well.”