Kristina Rikhter, esteemed Legal Advisor to Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya and a pivotal figure in the Belarusian democratic opposition, offers an in-depth analysis of the hurdles encountered by Belarusians abroad. In her paper, Rikhter highlights the draconian measures introduced by the Belarusian government, effectively barring citizens from accessing essential services through their embassies. This alarming policy forces many to face the perilous choice of returning to Belarus, where political persecution looms large. The implications for the diaspora are profound, impacting their ability to secure long-term residency, healthcare, education, and employment opportunities in their host countries.
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