Kolesnikova says she was threatened with death on expulsion attempt Belarus opposition politician Maria Kolesnikova said security officers put a bag over her head and threatened to kill her when they tried to forcibly deport her to Ukraine earlier this week, according to a statement filed by her lawyer on Thursday. Kolesnikova, one of the most prominent leaders of month-long protests against the re-election of President Alexander Lukashenko, prevented the attempt to expel her by tearing up her passport. 15 941 75 Previously in trend: repressions in Belarus
Ukraine confirms crossing of border by Belarusian oppositionists Rodnenkov, Kravtsov Ukraine confirmed that Belarusian opposition politicians, members of the Coordination Council Anton Rodnenkov and Ivan Kravtsov crossed the Ukrainian border as the State Border Guard Service of Ukraine reported. 25 352 139 Previously in trend: repressions in Belarus