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Belarus: Prisoner of conscience Mikalai Statkevich’s release after a stroke highlights need for justice for human rights violations (Amnesty International Australia)

Public Technologies 23 Feb 2026
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Rights groups urge renewal of special procedures in Belarus

Jurist 23 Feb 2026
... Experts on the Situation of Human Rights in Belarus.� ... Since 2012, the�Special Rapporteur of Belarus has monitored human rights in the country, reporting annually to HRC and General Assembly.
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Ceremony to present state awards and general’s ranks to security officers (President of the Republic of Belarus)

Public Technologies 23 Feb 2026
"I am also convinced that, if necessary, each of you will without hesitation do everything possible and impossible to protect Belarus - reliably and with dignity, as a true officer should," Aleksandr Lukashenko said.
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New decrees strengthen Oman’s global partnerships

Muskat Daily 23 Feb 2026
Royal Decree No 33/2026 establishes the Sultanate of Oman’s Embassy in the Republic of Belarus ... the Embassy of the Sultanate of Oman will be established in the Republic of Belarus.
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Rights group calls for justice for prisoners after former Belarus presidential candidate released following stroke

Jurist 22 Feb 2026
Following his release, Amnesty International highlighted the need for justice for victims of human rights violations in Belarus ... Belarus has a consistent track record of detaining political dissidents.
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Maslenitsa marked in Minsk, Belarus

Xinhua 21 Feb 2026
People participate in a game during the celebration of Maslenitsa, a religious holiday marking the end of winter and the beginning of spring, in Minsk, Belarus, Feb ... Maslenitsa marked in Minsk, Belarus.
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Trump Official Backs Russia’s Return to Global Sports

New York Times 21 Feb 2026
Paolo Zampolli, a special envoy for President Trump, endorsed Russia’s participation at next month’s Paralympics, a move greeted with dismay in European capitals ... .
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How Johannes Klaebo’s 6 Gold Medals Ranks Among the All-Time Olympic Performances

New York Times 21 Feb 2026
With his win on Saturday, the Norwegian cross-country skier broke into the ranks of athletes to win the most Olympic gold medals ... .
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Belarus frees opposition politician Statkevich

Index-Journal 20 Feb 2026
Belarus has released opposition politician Mikola Statkevich from prison, five months after he refused to leave the country in a US-brokered prisoner release, his wife told AFP on Thursday ....
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Belarus says US failed to issue visas for 'Board of Peace' meeting

Index-Journal 20 Feb 2026
The United States failed to issue visas for Belarusian officials to attend the inaugural meeting of President Donald Trump's "Board of Peace", despite inviting Belarus to join as a founding member, the country's foreign ministry said Thursday ....
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Belarus opposition figure urges EU dialogue with Lukashenko

Deutsche Welle 20 Feb 2026
Maria Kolesnikova called on European leaders to reopen diplomatic channels with Alexander Lukashenko. She said such a move seemed the only way to ease the plight of political prisoners and their families ... .
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Ukraine protests renewed Paralympics participation by Russia, Belarus

The Washington Post 20 Feb 2026
The decision allowing Russia and Belarus to rejoin competition drew outrage in Ukraine and Europe following the disqualification last week of a Ukrainian skeleton athlete ... .
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