Belarus crackdown reaches students studying in Europe
Belarus has long targeted political opponents, journalists and activists. Now it's going after a university. The regime of Alexander Lukashenko has designated the European Humanities
Belarus has long targeted political opponents, journalists and activists. Now it's going after a university. The regime of Alexander Lukashenko has designated the European Humanities University in neighboring Lithuania as an extremist organization, putting Belarusian students and alumni as well as their families at risk of state oppression. DW's Lisa Louis reports and we talk to Shelby Magid, deputy director of the Atlantic Council's Eurasia Center Chapters 00:00 Belarus labels a Vilnius university "extremist" 02:02 Students fear for their families 04:56 Shelby Magid on Belarus' widening crackdown 06:57 Why Lukashenko fears independent thought 08:50 The reach of repression beyond Belarus 10:21 What the crackdown means for students abroad 11:22 Exiled opposition and the future of Belarus For more news go to Follow DW on social media ► ►TikTok ► ► Für Videos in deutscher Sprache besuchen Sie Subscribe
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