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Political Opponents Suffer Injustices in Belarus
20:42 - 28:43 (08:01)
The government of Belarus unjustly sentenced opposition members with politically motivated verdicts, whereas those aligned with the regime evaded punishment. The regime persecutes critics using technicalities instead of justly upholding the law.
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In Belarus, President Lukashenko has revived Soviet traditions like Subotniks and Victory Day, while maintaining complete control over personnel and economic decisions with the help of propaganda and persecution of critics.
20:42 - 24:38 (03:55)
Belarus
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In Belarus, President Lukashenko has revived Soviet traditions like Subotniks and Victory Day, while maintaining complete control over personnel and economic decisions with the help of propaganda and persecution of critics.
ChapterPolitical Opponents Suffer Injustices in Belarus
EpisodeThe Sunday Read: ‘The Battle for the Mural — and the Future of Belarus’
PodcastThe Daily
The Belarusian authorities have detained nearly 2,000 people and handed out outlandish sentences to those in the opposition.
24:38 - 28:43 (04:05)
Belarus, Opposition Movement
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The Belarusian authorities have detained nearly 2,000 people and handed out outlandish sentences to those in the opposition. Independent lawyers, as well as human rights groups, decried the politically motivated verdicts.