Belarus opposition figure and protest leader sentenced to 11 years in jail

September 06, 2021

Belarus opposition figure and protest leader sentenced to 11 years in jail
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A Belarusian court on Monday sentenced Maria Kolesnikova, a prominent opposition figure who led mass street protests against President Alexander Lukashenko, to 11 years in prison, the latest move in a widespread crackdown on government critics following a contested election last year.