Belarus: People Still Suffering After the Election

Belarus: People Still SuffBelarusering After the Election

1. Hope Crushed Again

• Before the election, people hoped for change when some political prisoners were released.
• But it turned out to be just a trick—nothing really changed.

2. Fear and Control

• People who speak against Lukashenko disappear or end up in jail.
• Families live in fear, unsure if their loved ones will come home.

3. Voices Silenced

• Journalists trying to report the truth are arrested.
• Social media and news websites are blocked to stop people from sharing information.

4. Brutality Behind Bars

• Many arrested protestors face torture, beatings, and mental abuse in prison.
• Some are forced to confess to crimes they never committed.

5. The World is Watching

• The US, EU, and human rights groups condemn Belarus but have little power to stop the violence.
• Sanctions hurt the government but don’t immediately help the people.

6. Russia’s Support Keeps the Regime Strong

• Russia continues to back Lukashenko, keeping him in power.
• With this support, the government ignores international pressure.

7. Silent Resistance Continues

• People find new ways to resist—secret meetings, encrypted messages, and underground activism.
• Despite the risk, many refuse to give up on their fight for freedom.

8. What’s Next for Belarus?

• Change seems far away, but history shows dictators don’t last forever.
• The people of Belarus still dream of a future where they can live without fear.