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David Roger Marples, Professor, Russian and East European History, University of Alberta

Sham trial is Belarusian strongman’s latest attempt to silence critics — even those living abroad

Twenty political analysts are on trial in absentia in Belarus, accused of trying to overthrow the 30-year regime of Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko.

All live outside Belarus. The accusation links them to exiled opposition leader Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya.

What is the purpose of the trial in Minsk and what are its likely consequences?

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