Authorities in Belarus carried out raids and property seizures targeting more than 200 opposition activists, the latest step in the unrelenting government crackdown against dissent, coinciding with the opposition’s “day of solidarity with Belarusian political prisoners.
TALLINN, Estonia — Authorities in Belarus on Tuesday carried out raids and property seizures targeting more than 200 opposition activists, the latest step in the unrelenting government crackdown against dissent, coinciding with the opposition’s “day of solidarity with Belarus ian political prisoners.”About 500,000 people, including key opposition figures, have since fled the country of 9.
The activists, most of whom have left the country, are being charged with “conspiracy to overthrow the government,” “calling for sanctions” and “forming an extremist group.” Those arrested on these charges could face up to 12 years in prison. “Lukashenko’s regime fears any political alternative, and it has begun yet another phase of criminal persecution of its opponents, launching criminal cases against all participants of the election to the Coordination Council at once,” he said. “It is an attempt to scare Belarusians, who take a stand against the authorities and their policies.”
Last week, authorities raided and seized the local properties of 104 Belarusians, who live abroad and are vocally critical of the government.
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