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Belarus was never noted for a fully free press, but since Alyaksandr Lukashenka assumed the country’s presidency in 1994, he has increased control over the state media and obstructed the country’s independent press. Since demonstrations against his regime began this spring, restrictions on the media have intensified by USTINA MARKUS EVEN BEFORE PRESIDENT ALYAKSANDR Lukashenka […]