Belarus citizenship rule change strands expats; journalist flags detention risk

A Belarusian journalist in Galway highlights that amended citizenship rules—likely revoking passports for those who fail to renew within eight years—create a real risk of detention for two Russians and a Belarusian if they return. The change appears to be part of a broader tightening of citizenship policy by the Lukashenko regime, though specifics are unclear. This matters as it signals increased state control over diaspora and potential political repression.