Belarusian strongman Alexander Lukashenko on July 22 pledged to keep up his accelerated “sweep” against activists, media, and other elements of civil society as the country approaches the one-year mark since a disputed presidential election that sparked unprecedented protests.
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RFE/RL: Lukashenko vows to keep up ‘sweep’ against Belarus media, activists
A boy wipes an inscription that reads "Fascists" on the Okrestina prison fence during a rally demanding to free jailed activists of the opposition in Minsk on Oct. 4, 2020.
