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Belarusian Diaspora Group 'Outraged' At Prison Term For Returning Member


Halina Krasnyanskaya
Halina Krasnyanskaya

A Belarusian diaspora group in Sweden says it is "outraged" at the sentencing in Minsk of one of its members to five years in prison after her return to her homeland. The Telegram channel of the Association of Belarusians in Sweden (Sveriges Belarusier) said Halina Krasnyanskaya was convicted and sentenced under an article on "participation in armed groups." "We are outraged by the unfair verdict against Galina," it said, and demanded her release. The Vyasna rights group said 67-year-old Krasnyanskaya was sentenced in the Minsk City Court on January 12. To read the original story by RFE/RL's Belarusian Service, click here.

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