Belarusian authorities have started to release people detained during a postelection demonstration on December 19.
Belarus Begins To Free Jailed Protesters
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Belarusian authorities have started to release people detained during a postelection demonstration on December 19.
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Some 20 people were released on December 29 after completing their 10-day jail sentences.
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Some 600 people, including five election candidates, were detained after police violently broke up the December 19 rally against the election victory of incumbent President Alyaksandr Lukashenka
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More releases are expected over the next few days.
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Those released were greeted outside the prison by relatives and friends bearing gifts.
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The West has strongly condemned the election and its ensuing police crackdown.
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