Belarus Protests
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EU bans Belarus planes from airspace over arrest of journalistThe move requires EU member states "to deny permission to land in, take off from or overfly their territories to any aircraft operated by Belarusian air carriers."WorldJun 4, 2021
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Belarusians left feeling cornered after European Union cuts air links“Shutting the borders turns Belarus into a can of rotting preserves. We are being turned into hostages,” said Tatsiana Hatsura-Yavorska.WorldMay 29, 2021
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Belarus authorities arrest dozens ahead of planned anti-government protestsThe opposition is planning demonstrations Thursday to mark Freedom Day, the anniversary of the country's 1918 declaration of independence.PoliticsMar 24, 2021
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Police detain around 100 anti-government protesters in Belarus capitalCrowds of people have taken part in dozens of small rallies scattered all around Minsk.WorldDec 20, 2020
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More than 100 detained as thousands of anti-Lukashenko protesters march in BelarusLukashenko, who has been in power for 26 years, has shrugged off the scale of protests, saying they are sponsored by the West.PoliticsDec 6, 2020
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More than 100 protesters detained by Belarus forces at pro-democracy ralliesBelarusian security forces detained more than 100 protesters on Sunday at rallies in Minsk the opposition had billed as "the march of neighbors," a rights group reported and videos on local social media showed.WorldNov 29, 2020
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Crowds of retirees march in Belarus demanding Lukashenko’s resignationProtesters held portraits of opposition supporter Raman Bandarenka, who died earlier this month after reportedly being beaten by security forces.PoliticsNov 23, 2020
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Global leaders warn 2020 is seeing ‘disturbing’ crackdowns on journalists“It is never acceptable for a journalist to be attacked for doing their job," said Justin Trudeau.CanadaNov 16, 2020
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Belarus police arrest nearly 150 demonstrators as anti-government protests continueA witness in the capital Minsk said police arrested several dozen people and used tear gas, rubber bullets and stun grenades to disperse the crowds demonstrating against President Alexander Lukashenko.WorldNov 15, 2020
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Police fire warning shots, use stun grenades as thousands protest Lukashenko in BelarusDemonstrators carried banners reading, "The people's memory (lasts) longer than a life of a dictatorship" and "Stop torturing your people!"PoliticsNov 1, 2020
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