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Politics / a year ago
Shockwaves of Repression in Belarus: Over 100 Detained in Crackdown
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The Belarusian government's crackdown on dissent has reached a new level of intensity, with over 100 people arrested in the past week. Shockwaves of repression are being felt across the country, leaving the international community to decide how to respond.
Belarusian authorities have launched a major crackdown on dissent, arresting over 100 people across the country in the past week. The detainees include opposition activists, journalists, medical workers, and members of shooting sports clubs. Rights advocates in Belarus have expressed concern about the intensified repression, with Viasna, the country's oldest and most prominent rights group, noting that mass arrests have taken place in Minsk, as well as in the east and the west of the country. The detention of several psychologists and psychiatrists has been particularly alarming, as it appears that the authorities are attempting to silence those who are critical of the government. The crackdown comes as Belarus is facing increasing international pressure over its human rights record. The European Union has imposed sanctions on Belarusian officials, and the United Nations has called on the government to end its repression of peaceful protesters. The Belarusian government has yet to comment on the arrests, but it is clear that the authorities are intent on silencing dissent and repressing those who oppose their rule. The shockwaves of repression are being felt across the country, and it remains to be seen how the international community will respond.
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