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Catholic priest in Belarus sentenced to 11 years for 'high treason’

A few years ago, Father Akalatovich was portrayed by the regime's Belarusian media as an exemplary parish priest. Now he has become a
A few years ago, Father Akalatovich was portrayed by the regime's Belarusian media as an exemplary parish priest. Now he has become a "traitor to the state. A frame from a report by state television STV

Father Henrykh Akalatovich, pastor of a parish in Valozhyn, has pleaded not guilty. The hearing was held in secret.