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'We were detained very roughly, I have a lot of bruises on my neck and arms'

The UN human rights chief says allegations of torture and ill-treatment by security forces in Belarus must be investigated. Michelle Bachelet said there were credible reports of excessive force and even sexual violence being used against protesters. She condemned the spate of abductions of opposition figures and the harassment of journalists. We spoke to one protester, who asked us just to use her first name, Anna-Maria.

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