Search in Belarus, national level, head of government Alexander Lukashenko
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2 incidents match this view.
Country: Belarus, RSF 2026 rank: 165th of 180
Continent: Europe
Tactic: Detention and violence (1) Shutdowns and blocking (1) Access bans (1)
Stage: Punish (1) Silence (1)
Outcome: Sustained (2)
Level: National (2)
Head of government: Alexander Lukashenko
| Date | Incident | Country | Tactic | Head of government | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 18, 2021 | Belarus blocks Tut.by and arrests its editors as 'extremist' | Belarus (RSF 2026 rank: 165th of 180) | Shutdowns and blocking | Alexander Lukashenko | Sustained |
| August 29, 2020 | Belarus: accreditation withdrawn from 17 journalists working for foreign outlets | Belarus (RSF 2026 rank: 165th of 180) | Access bans | Alexander Lukashenko | Sustained (August 29, 2020) |