On September 13 Belarus' opposition leader Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya presented the project of the new "alternative" Belarusian passport to the European Parliament. A new decree requires Belarusians to return to their home country to obtain or renew key documents, leaving opposition politicians and human rights activists in exile at risk. © tsikhanouskaya.org Belarusians Abroad Face Document Limbo A new decree requires citizens to renew passports in-country, putting exiled government critics at risk. 3 Oct 23
A screenshot from Belarus' state Channel One shows the trial of human rights activists from Viasna, the country's oldest human rights advocacy group. Authorities outlawed it in 2003, but it continues to operate in exile. Viasna is one of the rights’ groups which has called on the Belarusian legislators not to pursue the withdrawal from a UN Human Rights body. © Belarus' state Channel One Belarus to Leave UN Human Rights Body Belarusian citizens denied justice at home may no longer be able to appeal to a last resort committee. 6 Oct 22
The IAEA Support and Assistance Mission to Zaporizhzhya (ISAMZ) arrives at the Zaporizhzhya nuclear power plant in Ukraine, comprising IAEA nuclear safety, security, and safeguards staff, 1 Sept 2022. © Fredrik Dahl/IAEA Zaporizhzhia Fuels Fear of Nuclear Disaster “In the event of an accident, the situation will be comparable to Chernobyl.” 7 Sep 22
Ostrovets Nuclear Power Plant, Belarus. © Belarus.by Belarus: First Nuclear Plant Sparks Safety Fears Construction of the Russian-built power station has been dogged by controversy. 29 Jun 21