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EU Imposes Personal Sanctions on 28 Belarusians for Human Rights Violations on Monday

Aug 5, 2024, 03:10 PM

The European Union has imposed personal sanctions on 28 individuals in Belarus, including members of the security forces, propagandists, and judges. These measures, announced by the @EUCouncil on Monday, target those responsible for internal repression and human rights violations. The sanctions are a response to the ongoing crackdown against opponents of Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko.