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Belarus releases footage said to be showing attempted expulsion of opposition figure

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A leading opposition activist in Belarus was held at the border Tuesday after she resisted an attempt by authorities' to force her to leave the country. Maria Kolesnikova along with two other council members were driven to the Ukrainian border, where authorities told them to cross into Ukraine. Kolesnikova refused and remained on the Belarusian side of the border in the custody of Belarusian authorities.
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