Belarus arrests many people for supporting Ukraine.


Belarus arrests many people for supporting Ukraine.

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Belarus arrests many people for supporting Ukraine.

Many people in Belarus have been arrested for supporting Ukraine. These arrests are happening under the rule of President Alexander Lukashenko.

Over 1,600 people have been detained, and many have received long prison sentences. They are accused of things like “extremism” and “conspiracy against the state.

People are also being tortured and held in bad conditions in prison. Some are even being forced to get psychiatric treatment.

Belarus is helping Russia in the war with Ukraine. President Lukashenko has allowed Russia to use Belarus as a base.

Lukashenko is trying to stay in power and is cracking down on anyone who opposes him. Many people are in jail, but he has recently released a small number of prisoners.


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Why are people in Belarus being arrested?

They are being arrested for supporting Ukraine.

What are some accusations against the detained people?

They are accused of 'extremism' and 'conspiracy against the state.'

What is President Lukashenko doing to stay in power?

He is cracking down on anyone who opposes him.


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