Spokesperson for Belarusian digital resistance group Cyber Partisans, Yuliana Shemetovets, joins Johanna on the sidelines of CyCon.
The pair dive into the efforts of Cyber Partisans to disrupt Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, as well as Cyber Partisans' broader mission to return democracy to Belarus. They discuss how Yuliana found herself in the position she is, what cyber operations can achieve, and Yuliana's hopes for Belarus’ future.
This episode was produced by Jack Fox. Thanks to Ben Gowdie for his research and post-production support.
Discussed Leaks:
[Caution: content of these clips is graphic and may be distressing]
Belarus 2020 elections - Policeman is beating a woman for honking, political persecution: https://youtu.be/a1-g82WzrhE
Belarus "gulag" - Policemen are discussing putting chlorine 3 times a day to prison cells for political prisoners: https://youtu.be/ywnnLKrJ844
Belarus wiretapping - evidence of rape, abuse: https://youtu.be/OpBaZSX_8a8
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