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Belarus isTense

Much worse than usual

Last 14 days

Oct 19Nov 1

Why

  1. Rights groups say Belarus is holding at least 22 political prisoners in psychiatric hospitals.

    18 eventsrferl.orgSource

  2. A Belavia plane with a failed engine made an emergency landing in Moscow.

    9 eventseturbonews.comSource

  3. A new Belarusian non-resident ambassador to Afghanistan presented credentials to Afghan officials.

    7 eventsthefrontierpost.com, mfa.gov.afSource

What happened

  • Statements8%
  • Cooperation72%
  • Criticism8%
  • Protests0%
  • Pressure4%
  • Fighting9%

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