Country Context
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State structure and governance
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Key political developments, including the 2020 protests
- Legal framework and state practices affecting civic space
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Human rights situation
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Legal context
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Politically motivated prosecutions
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Extremism and terrorism charges and relevant official lists
- Law enforcement and system of justice
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Structure and practices of the security apparatus
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State surveillance, including of persons abroad
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Treatment of individuals returning to Belarus, including border measures
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Court system and prosecution
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Fair trial guarantees
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Trials in absentia
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Detention conditions and treatment of political prisoners
- Treatment of certain profiles and groups of the population
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Political opposition and people expressing dissent
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Protesters
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Journalists and media workers
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Human rights defenders and lawyers
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Former political prisoners
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Family members of (perceived) government critics