Belarus Media Crackdown at ‘Critical Point,’ OSCE Warns

VIENNA — Belarus’ media crackdown since a disputed presidential election in December has reached a “critical point,” with Minsk in clear violation of international obligations, Europe’s top rights and security watchdog said. Western governments have pressed President Alexander Lukashenko to free journalists and protesters held after the election, judged as fraudulent by the opposition and international monitors. Belarus, backed by Russia, has stood by the result. The Vienna-based Organization for Security […]