US, EU, UK and Canada Announce New Belarus Sanctions
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(Worthy News) – The United States, the European Union, the United Kingdom and Canada have announced a new round of sanctions against Belarus officials and entities, citing the government’s “ongoing attacks on democracy, human rights, and international norms, and for their brutal repression of Belarusians both inside and outside the country,” U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said in a statement.
The U.S. is targeting 32 officials and entities, including state-owned enterprises that support the government of President Alexander Lukashenko. Also sanctioned is Lukashenko’s son, Dmitry.
The U.S. also placed restrictions on the Belarus government’s ability to borrow money. [ Source: VOA News (Read More…) ]
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