A Catholic priest in Belarus, Rev. Henrykh Akalatovich, was sentenced to 11 years for high treason after criticizing the government, marking the first politically-driven charges against clergy since 1991. His conviction comes amid a crackdown on dissent ahead of the presidential election, with Akalatovich listed among 1,265 political prisoners. The harsh sentence aims to intimidate other clergy. Akalatovich has been in custody since November 2023, diagnosed with cancer, and has faced inhumane treatment in prison. Full article (Euronews.com)