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Belarus: Lukashenko hints at conditional departure

Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko said he would not remain in his post if the protest-gripped nation adopts a new constitution. Since August, he has refused to negotiate with the opposition.…

4 years ago

by Abiodun Ogundairo

Belarus: Hundreds arrested after protesting activist’s death

Right groups say hundreds of people have been detained in fresh rallies against Belarus strongman Alexander Lukashenko. Protesters are enraged over the recent death of 31-year-old activist Raman Bandarenka.…

4 years ago

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Belarus opposition leader: This freedom ‘can’t be broken with police batons’

After days of violent protests against authoritarian President Alexander Lukashenko, DW spoke to opposition leader Maria Kolesnikova about Belarus' political future — and her hope that the country will never be the…

4 years ago

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EU rejects Belarus election result, vows quick sanctions

European Union leaders say the bloc will soon impose sanctions over Belarus elections that were "not free and fair." They also rejected the outcome of the poll that saw President Alexander Lukashenko…

4 years ago

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Belarus television broadcasts empty studio as state media joins general strike

Staff at Belarus' state broadcaster have walked off the job in support of mass protests against President Alexander Lukashenko. The opposition called a general strike to ratchet up pressure on the strongman…

4 years ago

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Tikhanovskaya challenges Lukashenko’s power in Belarus vote

Alexander Lukashenko is seeing his dominance challenged in an election campaign that has held several surprises. Svetlana Tikhanovskaya's campaign has given the opposition in Belarus a clear female profile…

4 years ago

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Belarus prepares for tense presidential elections

Belarus is scheduled to hold presidential elections in August. As protests grow and unexpected candidates join the field, experts say President Alexander Lukashenko may be gearing up to use force.…

4 years ago

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Alexander Lukashenko

Belarus: Lukashenko hints at conditional departure

Belarus: Hundreds arrested after protesting activist’s death

Belarus opposition leader: This freedom ‘can’t be broken with police batons’

EU rejects Belarus election result, vows quick sanctions

Belarus television broadcasts empty studio as state media joins general strike

Tikhanovskaya challenges Lukashenko’s power in Belarus vote

Belarus prepares for tense presidential elections

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