2020 presidential election

Belarus Holds Controversial Parliamentary and Local Elections Amid Opposition Boycott Calls

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Belarus Holds Controversial Parliamentary and Local Elections Amid Opposition Boycott Calls

Tightly Controlled Parliamentary and Local Elections Underway in Belarus Authoritarian Leader Looks Set to Cement His Rule as Opposition Calls for Boycott TALLINN, Estonia (AP) – The people of Belarus headed to the polls on Sunday for parliamentary and local elections that are widely expected to solidify the grip of the country’s authoritarian leader, President … Read more

Belarus Holds Controversial Parliamentary and Local Elections Strengthening Lukashenko’s Authoritarian Rule

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Belarus Holds Controversial Parliamentary and Local Elections Strengthening Lukashenko’s Authoritarian Rule

Belarus Holds Tightly Controlled Parliamentary and Local Elections Amid Opposition Boycott TALLINN, Estonia — Polls opened Sunday in Belarus’ parliamentary and local elections, further strengthening the long-standing rule of President Alexander Lukashenko. Despite the opposition’s calls for a boycott, the election is expected to solidify Lukashenko’s authoritarian grip on the country. Opposition Boycott and Criticism … Read more