Belarus has intensified its crackdown on dissent, with authorities conducting raids and detentions of government critics involved in opposition rallies abroad. This follows a history of repression under President Alexander Luksashenko, particularly since the disputed elections in 2020. The Investigative Committee has identified over 200 participants in anti-Lukashenko protests held internationally. The Viasna rights group reports numerous activists detained, with many political prisoners recorded, including Nobel laureate Ales Bialiatski. Exiled opposition figures plan a rally in Warsaw, prompting a diplomatic response from Belarus.