Publications

Sep 25, 2026

Transnational Digital Repression in Belarus: From Doxxing to Deepfakes

On 12 January 2026, the pro-government Telegram channel «Belarusian Front» published details of how invitations to a reception at the Presidential Palace in Poland had been allocated. It cited decisions by the Polish administration that had not been made public anywhere at the time. This episode is just one example of the system we describe

Digital rights and freedoms

Mar 16, 2026

Repression Without Borders: Transnational Authoritarianism in the Digital Age

The report “Repression Without Borders: Transnational Authoritarianism in the Digital Age” prepared by Human Constanta, reveals how modern authoritarian regimes use digital technologies to target activists, journalists, and human rights defenders even after they flee abroad. Drawing on numerous cases across Europe, the study shows how states deploy spyware, phishing campaigns, deepfake videos, online harassment, DDoS attacks, and

Digital security and spyware response

Jan 20, 2026

From streets to screens: digital repression in Belarus (2020–2025)

This report prepared by Human Constanta examines the transformation of repressive practices in Belarus since 2020, with a focus on the systematic persecution of online activity. As offline protests were violently suppressed, the digital space became a central arena for state control, criminal prosecution, and intimidation. The research demonstrates how social media comments, anti-war statements,

Digital security and spyware response

Publications

Transnational Digital Repression in Belarus: From Doxxing to Deepfakes

Repression Without Borders: Transnational Authoritarianism in the Digital Age

From streets to screens: digital repression in Belarus (2020–2025)

Get in touch

Donate

Subscribe to our newsletter