Belarus Cracks Down On The Opposition. Hundreds Are Arrested



Belarus Extends Crackdown -- Wall Street Journal

MINSK, Belarus—Belarussian President Alexander Lukashenko extended his crackdown on opponents Tuesday, as authorities charged around 600 activists with taking part in an unsanctioned protest and threatened to disband political parties and organizations involved in Sunday's protest against his landslide re-election.

At least four opposition candidates remained in detention Tuesday as Mr. Lukashenko sought to stamp out any embers of dissent after around 20,000 people hit the streets Sunday to protest a vote Western observers said was deeply flawed.

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More News On Belarus

700 arrested in Belarus, 2 candidates freed -- AP
Belarus protests: more than 600 charged and opposition leaders in jail -- The Guardian
Belarus Leader RejectsOutcry After Election -- Wall Street Journal
Key US senators denounce Belarus crackdown -- AFP
Analysis: Now for the hard part after Lukashenko victory -- Reuters
Coming to Terms with a European Tyrant -- Benjamin Bidder, Spiegel Online

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