Belarus ruler quashes protest

Tuesday, August 11, 2020

MINSK, Belarus -- Belarus' authoritarian President Alexander Lukashenko warned Monday that the protesters who challenge the official vote results extending his 26-year rule will face a tough crackdown, deriding the opposition as "sheep" manipulated by foreign masters.

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