Belarus continues political repression; new arrests and trials reported on September 9

Belarusian authorities persist in a multi-year campaign of political repression, with daily arrests, trials, and designations of 'extremists' and 'terrorists'. On September 9, new cases include a verdict for lawyer Babarika and prisoners at the Venice Film Festival, indicating ongoing crackdowns on dissent. The situation remains unchanged in pattern, with no signs of de-escalation.