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US expands sanctions on Belarus for human rights violations: W.House

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The US has expanded sanctions on Belarus along with Canada and European allies, White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki says at her briefing, "to hold the Lukashenko regime accountable for its ongoing attacks on democracy, human rights and international norms." SOUNDBITE

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