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U.S., U.K., E.U., Canada Impose Sanctions On Belarus Over Forced Plane Landing

Charlotte Pence Bond
U.S., U.K., E.U., Canada Impose Sanctions On Belarus Over Forced Plane Landing
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The United States announced new sanctions Monday on Belarus in a coordinated effort with Canada, the United Kingdom, and the European Union after a civilian jet was forced to land last month while it was transporting a journalist critical of the current regime. 

In a joint statement, the governments said:

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