Canada and allies hit Belarus with new sanctions, urge prisoners’ release
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The new sanctions were announced to mark the fourth anniversary of President Alexander Lukashenko's 'fraudulent' election victory and resulting crackdown on protesters.
The new sanctions were announced to mark the fourth anniversary of President Alexander Lukashenko's 'fraudulent' election victory and resulting crackdown on protesters.