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Belarus crackdown: Women form human chains in 'solidarity' protests

The authorities reported 700 more arrests on Thursday amid mounting fears for the fate of thousands of detainees in the election aftermath.

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EU foreign minister: Belarus elections were 'neither free nor fair'

The EU’s foreign minister Josep Borrell has slammed the violence against protesters in the wake of the presidential election in Belarus, calling the vote “neither free nor fair”.

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Violent protests continue after disputed Belarus election

One man has died in protests in Belarus as demonstrators clashed with police for a second night after a disputed election handed a sixth term to strongman Alexander Lukashenko.

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Belarus election: Protests break out after disputed presidential vote

The presidential election was marked by a crackdown on opposition candidates and widespread anti-government protests.

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Belarus elections: Could mass protests lead to change?

Tens of thousands of people have been protesting and supporting opposition candidates, but could this actually bring change to Belarus?

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Ties between Russia and Belarus cool ahead of presidential elections

Moscow says Lukashenko and Putin expressed confidence that the situation will be settled as the arrest of 33 Russians in Belarus threatens to sour ties between the historic allies.

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Minsk's Hi-Tech Park: a symbol of inequality in Lukashenko's Belarus

Once a sign of progress and a success story for President Alexander Lukashenko, the Hi-Tech Park in Minsk has become a symbol of inequality amid a tanking economy.

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Who is Belarus' long-time leader Alexander Lukashenko?

He's been dubbed Europe's last dictator and has been president of Belarus since 1994. But, ahead of elections on Sunday, what else do we know about Alexander Lukashenko?

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'We want to be free': Thousands protest in Belarus for fair election

Around 5,000 people protested in the Belarusian capital Minsk on Thursday ahead of an election which could see the demise of the man dubbed "Europe's last dictator".

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Euroviews. There is hope again in Belarus - even as Lukashenko muddies the election waters ǀ View

While the results of the presidential election in Belarus can be already be anticipated, the EU must be ready to be called on to mediate between the opposition and incumbent President Lukashenko, "Europe's last dictator."

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'People want change': Belarus' rising opposition star on Sunday's vote

Belarus opposition leader Svetlana Tikhanovskaya tells Euronews change is coming after 26 years of rule by President Alexander Lukashenko.

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Belarus: Leader warns of 'harsh sanctions' against opposition protests

Belarusian authorities have detained more than 1,000 participants in protests since the campaign's start.

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Prominent opposition figure flees Belarus amid arrest fears

Valery Tsepkalo was one of the main opposition candidates in the upcoming Belarus presidential election before he was barred from running.

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Who is making sure Belarus' presidential election is free and fair?

Concerns are mounting over the transparency of a presidential election in Belarus next month. The campaign has been marked by a crackdown on opposition figures, with rivals of incumbent president Alexander Lukashenko banned from running.

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Belarus opens criminal investigation into opposition protests

Amnesty International said police sought to disperse "peaceful gatherings" with "excessive and unnecessary use of force".

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Belarus presidential election: Lukashenko main rival barred from race

Victor Babariko, the main rival of Alexander Lukashenko, barred from Belarus presidential election

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Euroviews. Belarus is no longer scared of Lukashenko | View

Europe's last dictator lost his final shred of support in his response to the coronavirus pandemic. With protests at home and isolation abroad, is this the end of the road?

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Multiple arrests in Belarus rallies following Babariko detention

Viktor Babariko was questioned over tax evasion and money laundering allegations and denounced the action as intimidation.

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Belarus presidential election: Will the lights go out on Lukashenko?

Belarus President Alexander Lukashenko faces several rivals in his bid for a sixth term at the August 9 election, but few expect him to lose his authoritarian grip on power.

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Opposition arrests as Belarus warms up for presidential election

Alexander Lukashenko has been Belarus' president since 1994 and is seeking a sixth term when presidential elections take place on August 9.