On Belarus

On situation in Belarus:
This summer was mostly spent in the constant state of anxiety and worry about my friends and family.
In short: a dictator president who has been in power for 26 years rigged elections again and then used police force against peaceful protesters. People were tortured, people died, people will need a long time to recover after this horrific experience.
I’ve been in 2 states most of the time: complete hopelessness and then… inspiration.
I am forever grateful to people who are showing up and protesting every day, to people who are helping other people, to people who are brave enough to say “Enough is enough”. Thank you for everything you are doing, I will never forget your bravery.
I believe that Belarus will be free and I believe that kindness and love will win.

Here’re some good resources about what is happening:
- Episode of The Daily podcast (NYT)
- BBC: Belarus elections: Shocked by violence, people loose their fear
- New Yorker:After a Rigged Election, Belarus Crushed Protests Amid an Information Blackout by Masha Gessen
- NYT: What’s Happening in Belarus?
- The Guardian: Belarus protests: 25-year old man dies in custody
- CNN: Video shows students violently detained in Belarus

Жыве Беларусь! 🤍❤️🤍