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Belarus disqualified from Eurovision over anti-protest song – The Guardian
Galasy ZMesta song sparks backlash from opposition figures, who have faced a violent crackdown during demonstrations
Organisers of this years Eurovision song contest have disqualified Belarus, ruling that its entry song by a band whose lyrics have been deemed in the past to mock anti-government protests is in breach of competition guidelines.
Earlier this month the organisers rejected an entry by Belarus, which has been gripped by political crisis since August last year, as the submitted song mocked protests against President Alexander Lukashenko.
The song, by the band Galasy ZMesta, sparked a backlash from opposition…
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