Political Scientist: Belarus May Ban Doctors From Traveling Abroad

All mechanisms have already been laid out.

Belarusians of military age may be prohibited from leaving Belarus. The website Charter97.org received this information from two unrelated sources.

Is this a real scenario? Charter97.org website talked about this with Belarusian political scientist Anatol Kotau:

— The scenario is absolutely real. Moreover, the regime has all the mechanisms for this. The uncontrolled departure of Belarusians of military age abroad is recognized as one of the threats in the recently updated military doctrine.

If such a provision has found its place in a document that, in fact, defines policy in this area, then measures will be taken to neutralize this risk.

You know, dictatorships learn very well from each other. The Belarusian regime is very closely monitoring what is happening in Russia. For example, the progress of mobilization in 2022. Lukashenka worked on other people’s mistakes in this area.

Russia has already taken a number of steps that will come into force in autumn: electronic agendas; for the duration of mobilization activities (8 months a year), restrictions are introduced by default for citizens of military age to travel abroad. Accordingly, the Belarusian regime will most likely follow the same path.

The mechanisms are ready, the risk is spelled out, and accordingly, the only thing left to do is announce that this process is being launched. I trust the information that has appeared, therefore, yes, they will limit the travel of Belarusians of military age abroad.

Let me note that the topic here is a little broader than, relatively speaking, restrictions on the departure of young people. This also applies to certain specialties, for example, doctors. They are all liable for military service. Regardless of gender. Nowadays it’s not very interesting to go to medical school, because it’s guaranteed slavery during your studies, and after graduation you won’t be allowed to leave.

— Is this real preparation for war?

— Yes, this can be regarded as one of the preliminary mobilization measures that are necessary in order to be ready to participate in the war or defend the regime.