Tuesday, August 3, 2021

An Activist Who Helped Persecuted Belarusians Flee The Country Is Found Hanged

This undated photo shows Vitaly Shishov, leader of the Kyiv-based Belarusian House in Ukraine. Shishov helped Belarusians fleeing persecution. He was found hanged in a park not far from his home, police said Tuesday.

Authorities in Belarus have ramped up the pressure against non-governmental organizations and independent media. An Olympic runner has recently received a humanitarian visa from Poland.

(Image credit: Human Rights Center Viasna via AP)

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