Thousands Detained As Tensions Escalate In Belarus vaticannews.va
Anti-government protestors gathered despite a police crackdown that injured dozens of people in recent days prompting warnings of possible European Union sanctions. One demonstrator died in the clashes, officials and activists said.
Journalists have been detained or beaten, as well. Broadcaster BBC said its team in Minsk was attacked by police, who were accused by protesters of brutality.
Recent footage showed masked security forces beating and detaining protestors. “What are you doing?” screamed a young woman. “Go out of here,” shouted a police officer. “Back to your homes.”…
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