A border post between Belarus and Poland
BBC: Belarus bans most citizens from going abroad
Belarus has temporarily banned most of its citizens from leaving, including many foreign residency permit holders.
There are some exceptions, such as for Belarusian civil servants on official trips and state transport staff.
The State Border Committee's tightening of the rules follows international outrage over Belarus's recent diversion of a Ryanair flight and arrest of a top dissident and his girlfriend on board.
Many dissidents have left Belarus since a disputed election last year.
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Update: Belarus enacts new rules restricting citizens from leaving (DW)
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