‘Belarusian state-run TV lies’: Presidential wannabe makes stand for independent mass media

The leader of the United Civic Party of Belarus (UCPB) Anatol Lyabedzka, who is collecting signatures for the participation in the electoral race. and his associates organised an unusual action to support independent journalists.

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The initiative group to nominate Anatol Lyabedzka a presidential candidate held a picket of solidarity with independent journalists. Belarusians are sick and tired of watching the same news for 20 years, the UCPB leader said. There should be a variety of information given, he stressed.

Police officers and representatives of the Central Election Commission were keeping a wary eye on the picketers.

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