Belarus opposition figure Babaryko jailed for 14 years: Supporters

"Viktor Babaryko was sentenced to 14 years in a maximum security colony," his supporters said, using the 57-year-old's Twitter account.

Published: 06th July 2021 12:52 PM  |   Last Updated: 06th July 2021 12:52 PM   |  A+A A-

Viktor Babaryko (File Photo | AP)

By AFP

One of Belarus's leading opposition figures, Viktor Babaryko, has been sentenced to 14 years in jail at the end of a trial on fraud charges, his supporters said on Tuesday.

"Viktor Babaryko was sentenced to 14 years in a maximum security colony," his supporters said, using the 57-year-old's Twitter account.

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