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Formerly TwitterSviatlana Tsikhanouskaya
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People are dying in Belarusian prisons. Political prisoners are being tortured & denied any assistance. This is a humanitarian crisis, not just a political issue. I call on international organizations to urgently demand access to these prisoners & secure their immediate release. pic.twitter.com/adG9Z7aimY
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Lukashenka on the performance of the Belarusian Olympians in the neutral status: "It's the athlete's business. But if you're selected and go there in a neutral status, beat them up. I would like to, of course - the anthem, the flag. But it's their life. And it's a short one. I… pic.twitter.com/Qsfd0oROD8
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Franak Viačorka
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Belarusian accomplishments in sports used to be one of Lukashenka's favorite toys. These days, with the International Olympic Committee barring athletes from Belarus and Russia as part of national teams, this is a sore spot for the dictator.
www.politico.eu/article/hit-them-in-the-face-lukashenko-tells-belarusian-athletes-ahead-of-olympics/
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Franak Viačorka
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Is Lukashenka running out of adult “terrorists”? Belarus regime arrested 7 teenagers for “collaborating with 🇺🇦 special services”. Two face charges of terrorism and treason. A 14 y.o. girl allegedly formed a protest group. Propaganda exploits them, filming interviews in prison. pic.twitter.com/dxq3gj5nSZ
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