Day: August 20, 2020

Belarus launches criminal case against new opposition organization

Belarus launched a criminal case on Thursday against a new opposition body, accusing it of an illegal attempt to seize power, a day after President Alexander Lukashenko threatened to sweep the streets of protesters who reject his re-election. Belarus is facing its biggest political crisis since the breakup of the Soviet Union, with tens of… Read More Belarus launches criminal case against new opposition organization

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Thai police arrest rappers, activists over protests

Thai police said on Thursday they had arrested eight more activists, including two popular rappers, in a crackdown after more than a month of protests against the military-backed government that have also challenged the powerful monarchy. The eight arrested overnight and on Thursday are charged with breaching internal security laws over a July 18 protest… Read More Thai police arrest rappers, activists over protests

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