U.S. hits 43 Belarusians with visa restrictions

The United States on Thursday imposed visa restrictions on 43 Belarusians, including high-ranking justice officials and other government personnel, accusing them of undermining democracy in Belarus.

Secretary of State Antony Blinken said in a statement that the United States remains alarmed by the government of President Alexander Lukashenko's "continuing violent crackdown on peaceful protesters, pro-democracy activists, and journalists."