Alexander Lukashenko

The Sakharov prize was given to 10 opposition figures, including exiled Svetlana Tikhanovskaya.

Andrei Ostapovich quit his job as a Belarusian police officer, was detained in Russia, then escaped to Poland.

But opposition leaders dismiss Alexander Lukashenko's comments as a mere stalling tactic.

Violence is being copied in children's games, raising fears that months of protests have affected the young.

Relentless police brutality has not cowed protesters holding mass rallies in Belarus.

Anti-government protesters took to the streets again amid growing anger over an activist's death.

President Lukashenko and security chiefs join a long list of officials under EU sanctions.

A strike by workers and students puts more pressure on President Lukashenko to quit.

President Alexander Lukashenko's opponents give him 13 days to resign, amid ongoing protests.

Tensions are growing in Europe following a crackdown on protests against the country's president.

Svetlana Tikhanovskaya, who says she won August's election, is wanted on an unspecified criminal charge.

The Belarus police crackdown continues with officers deploying water cannon and making mass arrests.

Sanctions have been imposed on both sides as a row continues over the presidential election result.

The French president promises to help mediate in the country following weeks of political unrest.

Svetlana Alexievich's aide says the trip to Germany is not linked to the Belarus political crisis.