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Top U.S. diplomat slams 'shameful sentencing' of Belarus opposition figures

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U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken condemned the “politically motivated conviction and shameful sentencing” of Belarusian opposition figures. Kolesnikova, one of the leaders of mass street protests against Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko last year, was sentenced on Monday to 11 years in prison. Blinken called the charges against the two “bogus”

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Top U.S. diplomat slams 'shameful sentencing' of Belarus opposition figures

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Monday condemned the "politically motivated conviction and shameful sentencing" of Belarusian opposition figures Maria Kolesnikova and Maxim Znak. "These sentencings are further evidence of the regime’s total disregard for the human rights and fundamental freedoms of the people of Belarus," Blinken said in a statement. Kolesnikova, one of the leaders of mass street protests against Belarusian President…

3 years ago·Los Angeles, United States

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Reuters

Top U.S. diplomat slams 'shameful sentencing' of Belarus opposition figures

WASHINGTON - U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Monday condemned the "politically motivated conviction and shameful sentencing" of Belarusian opposition figures Maria Kolesnikova and Maxim Znak. "These sentencings are further evidence of the regime’s total disregard for the human rights and fundamental freedoms of the people of Belarus," Blinken said in a statement. Kolesnikova,

3 years ago·United Kingdom

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The Star Kuala Lumpur

Top U.S. diplomat slams 'shameful sentencing' of Belarus opposition figures

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Monday condemned the "politically motivated conviction and shameful sentencing" of Belarusian opposition figures Maria Kolesnikova and Maxim Znak. Read full story

3 years ago·Malaysia

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The Washington Post

Leading Belarusian opposition figure Maria Kolesnikova sentenced to 11 years

Kolesnikova faced forced deportation by Belarusian security agents but tore up her passport at the border and stayed to face trial.

3 years ago

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National Post

Top U.S. diplomat slams 'shameful sentencing' of Belarus opposition figures

WASHINGTON -- U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Monday condemned the "politically motivated conviction and shameful sentencing" of Belarusian opposition figures Maria Kolesnikova and Maxim Znak. Read More

3 years ago·Canada

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Top U.S. diplomat slams ‘shameful sentencing’ of Belarus opposition figures

September 6, 2021WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Monday condemned the “politically motivated conviction and shameful sentencing” of Belarusian opposition figures Maria Kolesnikova and Maxim Znak.“These sentencings are further evidence of the regime’s total disregard for the human rights and fundamental freedoms of the people of Belarus,” Blinken said in a statement. Kolesnikova, one of the leaders of mass str…

3 years ago·San Diego, United States

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