September 24, 2009 By Robert Amsterdam

“Do Not Awaken the Partisans of Belarus, Mr. Medvedev”

partisan092609.jpgThe following is an exclusive translation from Lenta.ru of an article which takes a look at some elements of the opposition in Belarus which is furious over the introduction of Russian troops into the country for training exercises.  Some protests have already occured in Minsk, and rumors of sabotage are already circulating. Certainly this is an issue to keep an eye on.

They have advised Medvedev not to awaken guerrillas in Byelorussians

Representatives of the Byelorussian opposition Yevgeny Afnagel and Dmitry Dashkevich have turned with an open letter to president of the RF Dmitry Medvedev. They express protest against the introduction of Russian troops onto the territory of the republic (Russian subdivisions have been thrown over into Byelorussia within the framework of training exercises). In the opinion of the oppositioneers, the introduction of Russian troops into Byelorussia creates a threat for its independence.

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