Belarus opposition figure Maria Kolesnikova faces 12 years in prison
From www.euronews.com
2021-08-31 15:57:57
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Belarus” public prosecutor’s office requested 12 years in prison for Maria Kolesnikova, one of the main leaders of the opposition movement.
She is accused of wanting to overthrow the authoritarian regime of President Alexander Lukashenko.
The trial of 39-year-old Kolesnikova, which began in early August, comes after months of crackdowns in Belarus.
Thousands of opponents of the regime have been arrested or forced into exile since the disputed election of Lukashenko last year.
