More ugliness in Belarus

An opposition leader in Belarus was sentenced today to 10 days in prison for carrying a European Union flag at a demonstration yesterday to mark International Workers Day.

An article appearing in The Earth Times and elsewhere says Belarus Social Democrat party leader Mikola Statkevich was charged with displaying illegal media and participating in an unsanctioned demonstration.

Like most everyone else, I’ve had about enough of the slug fest that constitutes the Democratic presidential primary season right now, but up against your typical day in Belarus, it looks downright utopian.

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  1. Belarus » Poland broadcasts 'truth' to Belarus Says:
    May 3rd, 2008 at 3:29 am

    [...] More ugliness in BelarusLike most everyone else, I’ve had about enough of the slug fest that constitutes the Democratic presidential primary season right now, but up against your typical day in Belarus, it looks downright utopian. [...]

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