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Belarusian Authorities Raid Homes And Offices Of Journalists And Activists

Charlotte Pence Bond
Belarusian Authorities Raid Homes And Offices Of Journalists And Activists
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The European country of Belarus has had the attention of the international community in recent months after its tumultuous and allegedly fraudulent presidential election last year. On Tuesday, Belarusian authorities reportedly raided the offices and homes of journalists and human rights activists. This is the latest action taken to put down protests against authoritarian President Alexander Lukashenko.

The Associated Press reported:

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