MOSCOW (AP) — The Supreme Court of Belarus on Thursday upheld a lower court decision ordering The Associated Press’ Minsk correspondent to write a letter to AP management denying facts in a story last year. AP is protesting the ruling against reporter Yuras Karmanau, saying it stands behind the accuracy of his story.
“The AP continues to disagree with the decision of the Belarus economic court and will not accept as truthful the statements that Mr. Karmanau is being ordered to deliver,” said Ian Phillips, the AP’s vice president for international news. “AP unreservedly stands behind Mr. Karmanau and the accuracy …read more
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