US slaps sanctions on Belarus over trial of opposition leader

The move came as Tsikhanouskaya, who claimed victory over strongman Alexander Lukashenko in 2020 elections, went on trial facing charges of high treason, "conspiracy to seize power" and creating and leading an extremist organization.

"These politically motivated trials are the latest examples of the Lukashenko regime's efforts to intimidate and repress those who seek justice, respect for human rights, and a democratic Belarus," US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said in a statement. Those targeted by sanctions include members of the National Assembly that passed legislation authorizing the death penalty for persons convicted of "attempted acts of terrorism."An ally of Russia's Vladimir Putin, Lukashenko, who has ruled the former Soviet republic since 1994, has been hit with US sanctions for years.

In March the United States slapped economic sanctions on him for corruption and human rights violations.With Tuesday's action the United States has now imposed visa restrictions on 322 people for undermining democracy in Belarus. "We will not stand by as this regime continues to harass and repress peaceful protesters, the democratic opposition, journalists, unionists, activists, human rights defenders, and everyday Belarusians," the statement added.

Source: Law Daily Report (lawdailyreport.net)

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