Anton Trafimovich
Contributor
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Cold, hungry, and trapped, Afghans and Iraqis are amongst those caught between countries.
Fallout from dissident journalist’s detention marks a turning point for Lukashenko’s regime.
Journalist’s arrest puts protest movement back on international agenda.
Media workers warn that the regime is systematically trying to silence them.