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Belarus Catholic priest sentenced to 11 years amid ongoing dissent suppression

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Belarus Catholic priest sentenced to 11 years amid ongoing dissent suppression

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  • A Catholic priest, Rev. Henrykh Akalatovich, was sentenced to 11 years for high treason, marking the first such case against clergy in Belarus since independence.
  • The conviction comes as authorities intensify a crackdown on dissent ahead of the January 26 presidential election, likely ensuring President Alexander Lukashenko's continued rule.
  • The Viasna Human Rights Center reports Akalatovich as among 1,265 political prisoners, highlighting the harsh implications of his sentence on fellow clergy.
  • Since November 2023, Akalatovich has been in custody, facing neglect and poor conditions; he is also battling cancer.
  • Historically, religious leaders in Belarus have faced targeting for their opposition to government actions, particularly since the disputed 2020 election.

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