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Belarusian Exiles Face Intimidation And Threats Abroad

Andrei Hniot, a filmmaker and a prominent critic of the authoritarian government in Belarus, stands in his apartment in Belgrade, Serbia, where he is under house arrest on Friday, Sept. 6, 2024. (AP P

Over the past four years, more than half a million Belarusians have fled their country due to the authoritarian government's crackdown on political opponents. Many who sought refuge abroad are now facing intimidation and threats, even outside Belarus.

One such case is that of a 28-year-old woman who was detained while crossing the border from Armenia to Georgia. She was informed of an international arrest warrant issued by Belarusian authorities on charges of organizing mass unrest. This incident highlights the ongoing pressure faced by Belarusians living abroad.

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