Category: Belarus

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Berlin: Solidarity adbustings for conscientious objectors in front of Belarusian embassy

Berlin. Excitement at the Belarusian Embassy: Even in Berlin, the Belarusian head of state Lukashenko is no longer safe from criticism. Around the place where the dictator’s employees work, the action group LIDUS (“Lukashenko is stupid and stinks”) hijacked all the advertising showcases of the WallDecaux company without permission. The embassy staff could read the following in the advertising boxes: “Stop the 2nd front!” and “Asylum for war resisters from Belarus now”. In addition, the logo of the opposition organisation “Nash Dom” (Our House) can be found on the posters. “War resisters from Belarus urgently need our support,” explains the action group LIDUS (“Lukashenko is stupid and stinks”). “That’s why we decided to have a solidarity action in front of the embassy.”

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Belarusian anarchists given prison sentences from 5 to 17 years [Belarus]

Belarus. On 6 September Minsk City Court pronounced the verdict in the criminal case of the so-called “international criminal group”. There are 14 anarchists and libertarians, four of whom have left Belarus.

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The position of a group of belarusian anarchists in Warsaw on the war in Ukraine

After February 24, among ourselves and with comrades from different countries, we often discuss the situation Europe found itself in. Why did the war start? How has it changed the political prospects of the region and, in particular, Belarus? How do we feel about NATO? Is it possible, while remaining anarchists, to serve in the state armed forces? Finally, what should we do in the context of the war, being part of the diaspora in Poland? We have come up with a collective position on these and other issues, which are outlined in the following text.

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Rail war! Belarusians face the death penalty, the blocked Trans-Sib, anarchists work around Moscow [Belarus, Russia]

Almost every day trains in Russia go off the rails – 78 wagons last month alone. Title photo, for example, is from the Lunevo-Porkhov stretch in the Pskov region, where 13 wagons reportedly carrying explosives were derailed on June 24 (the brake did not work at the right time). You are welcome to support the team of this rubric for restoration of their community in Kharkiv and humanitarian aid to civilian population still being under daily Russian missile strikes all this four bloody month. Please join this fundraising.

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Statement of the ABC Belarus on the war in Ukraine

A full-scale war in Ukraine has been going on for over three months now. The anarchist movement has responded to the Russian invasion in different ways during these three months – some have begun unconditionally supporting their comrades in Ukraine, while others continue to repeat the story of NATO aggression in the region. We also felt it necessary to make a statement about our view of events.

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ABC Belarus: No one will be left alone

It’s been almost two years since the 2020 protests in Belarus. The anarchist movement, just like the rest of activists and jounalists, has faced the biggest crackdown ever. Many activists had to leave the country, others got behind bars. ABC-Belarus continues its activity and needs support more than ever. At the moment, there are about 30 imprisoned anarchists and antifascists in Belarus and the number keeps growing.

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Anarchists convicted in “Pramen case” [Belarus]

Belarus. On April 22 the verdict was pronounced in the so-called “Pramen case”. Aliaksandr Bialou, Jauhen Rubashka, Artsiom Salavei were sentenced to 5 years in prison, another Artsiom Salavei – to 4.5 years. The gravamen is unknown, since the trial was held in camera.

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Solidarity with the defendants in the Revolutionary Action trial [Belarus, Ukraine]

Ukraine. Anarchists who are fighting together against the Russian invasion express their solidarity with the defendants in the Revolutionary Action trial in Belarus. Text and video.

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Interview: Anarchist prisoner Zhenya Rubashko about detention, being under arrest, and his fighting spirit [Belarus]

Belarus. On Friday 22 April this year anarchist comrade Evgeniy Rubashko along with 3 other anarchist comrades was sentenced to 5 years of penal colony for participating in protests in 2020 and being part of Pramen anarchist collective. This interview was taken before sentencing in January 2022, where we tried to talk to him about his political views and the situation in prison.

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A sidenote to one statement – Anarchistická Federace [Czech Republic]

The Internationale of Anarchist Federations has made a statement on the war in Ukraine, but we, Anarchistická Federace, consider it insufficient. We come to the joint debate with a statement of our positions and points we consider to be essential.

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