Belarus: already dozens of arrests during the protest – Ultima Ora



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(ANSA) – MINSK, AUGUST 30 – In Belarus there have already been dozens of arrests during the opposition protest. In the square there is an impressive variety of police forces.

Meanwhile, Foreign Minister Luigi Di Maio expressed his condemnation and concern over the withdrawal of accreditation and the expulsion of numerous foreign journalists, witnesses to the demonstrations that have taken place in Belarus in recent weeks. This is learned from a note from Farnesina. According to Di Maio, “it is necessary to restore respect for press freedom as soon as possible and allow independent journalists to follow developments in Belarus.”

Yesterday, the Belarusian authorities withdrew the journalistic accreditations of several foreign media reporters, including the BBC, the agency France Presse and Radio Liberty. According to the Belarusian diplomacy spokesman, Anatoly Glaz, the decision was made on the basis of a recommendation from the Interministerial Commission to Combat Extremism and Terrorism without specifying how many journalists are affected by this measure. (HANDLE).

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