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Sat 09 Sep 2008Behind the Chernobyl children's travel ban
The decision by the Belarusian government to prevent its children travelling to the West reveals a lot about the country and its politics, writes Daniel McLaughlin
THE DECISION by Belarus to stop children affected by the Chernobyl nuclear disaster from travelling abroad not only outraged Irish families that welcome thousands of such youngsters each year, but threw a spotlight on one of the most secretive corners of Europe.
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