Belarus: Catholic priest convicted of treason
January 02, 2025
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CWN Editor's Note: A Catholic priest has been convicted of treason for criticizing the government of Belarus.
Father Henrykh Akalatovich was sentenced to an 11-year prison term. His conviction came as the government steps up its prosecution of political prisoners, in a clear bid to intimidate political opponents as the country approached a January 26 presidential election. President Alexander Lukashenko, who is finishing his sixth term, faces no serious opposition in his bid for re-election.
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