The authoritarian president of Belarus signed a law on Jan. 8 that allows prison sentences of up to three years for participating in an unsanctioned demonstration, the latest move in a relentless crackdown on protests against his rule after nearly 27 years in power.
Associated Press: New Belarusian law threatens protesters with years in prison
A demonstrator holds a placard and wears a protective mask with the lettering 'Free Belarus' during a 'Together for Belarus' rally against Belarusian President Lukashenko in Prague on June 7, 2021.
