Ukrainian president orders review of protection measures for Belarusians after activist's death

  • 8/4/2021
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1/2 An activist holds a portrait of Vitaly Shishov during a rally to commemorate the Belarusian activist living in exile who was found hanged in a park near his home this morning, outside the Belarusian Embassy in Kyiv, Ukraine August 3, 2021. REUTERS/Gleb Garanich KYIV, Aug 4 (Reuters) - Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy on Wednesday ordered a review of the risks to Belarusians in Ukraine following the death of an activist. Vitaly Shishov, who was living in exile after fleeing a crackdown on protests in Belarus last year, was found hanged in a park near his home in Kyiv early on Tuesday. Ukrainian police launched a murder investigation. "Every Belarusian who can be a target for criminals in connection with his public political position must receive special and reliable protection," Zelenskiy said in a statement.

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