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August 31, 2020

Anti-Government Protests Continue in Belarus Amid Crackdown on Press and Dissent
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In Belarus, mass protests demanding the resignation of President
Alexander Lukashenko continued this weekend, three weeks after what many
have called a rigged election, and amid a brutal government crackdown.
Military tanks could be seen positioned in the capital Minsk. At least
19 journalists who work for foreign media outlets have had their
accreditation revoked, and two Associated Press reporters were deported.


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