One of the last remaining members of the Belarusian opposition’s Coordination Council at large, lawyer Maxim Znak, was detained by masked men on Wednesday, his colleagues said.
Ukraine and Poland, safe havens for Belarusian dissidents
One month ago, Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko claimed to have won a sixth term in office with over 80 percent of the vote. Amid widespread claims that the victory was fraudulent, protesters took to the...
Migrant crossings on the rise: How to get countries to respect maritime law?
After a lull in the number of migrants risking their lives to reach Europe by sea in recent years, clandestine crossings are on the rise once again. As Europe grapples with how best to handle the crisis, rights groups...
Thousands left without shelter after fires erupt at Greece’s quarantined refugee camp Moria |DW News
Several fires have mostly destroyed the Moria migrant camp, home to more than 12,000 asylum seekers. There are no known casualties so far. Authorities are now investigating reports of arson. Firefighters on Wednesday...
China says Indian troops fired ‘provocative’ shots in border dispute – BBC News
China has accused Indian troops of illegally crossing a disputed Himalayan border and firing “provocative” warning shots at patrolling soldiers. China’s military said its soldiers were “forced to...
Fire destroys Greece’s largest migrant camp – BBC News
A large fire has engulfed Greece’s largest migrant camp, on the island of Lesbos. While the cause of the blaze is still unclear, strong winds fanned two separate wildfires elsewhere on the island. Migrants living...
Hundreds suffer eye injuries from Beirut blast
Last month’s Beirut port explosion followed months of protests over Lebanon’s plummeting economy, made worse by the COVID-19 pandemic. Doctors now warn they desperately need medical equipment to treat survivors...