From Reuters September 17: President Lukashenko escalated his response to the demonstrations, announcing that the country would close its borders with Poland and Lithuania while strengthening the border with Ukraine.
Also from Reuters: The Polish and Lithuanian borders have both continued to operate normally, with no sign that they've been closed. But it's unlikely that's what Lukashenko is really concerned about. More likely he's using this as another way to intimidate protesters into submission.
Human Rights Watch says protesters are enduring torture at the hands of the Belarusian security forces.
It's a bad deal but we need to keep our asses out of there.
Also from Reuters: The Polish and Lithuanian borders have both continued to operate normally, with no sign that they've been closed. But it's unlikely that's what Lukashenko is really concerned about. More likely he's using this as another way to intimidate protesters into submission.
Human Rights Watch says protesters are enduring torture at the hands of the Belarusian security forces.
It's a bad deal but we need to keep our asses out of there.
