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UK criticises Belarus for diplomatic expulsions
By EUobserver
The UK has criticised Belarus for expelling two of its diplomats, as the crisis following rigged election on 9 August continues to deepen. "The expulsion of two UK diplomats from Belarus for legitimately observing protests is wholly unjustified. [Belarus president Alexander] Lukashenko can't hide the oppression of his own people," British foreign secretary Dominic Raab said Tuesday. Belarus has also threatened to expel foreign media in response to EU sanctions.