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'We can't keep silent': Belarus tech CEOs call for new elections

In a joint letter, the CEOs of some of the countries biggest companies have criticised violence against demonstrators.

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Euroviews. People are seeking change in Belarus. Instead, they’re being mercilessly beaten and detained ǀ View

As officials and security forces attempt to silence all opposition, protesters on the streets of Minsk risk everything to have their voices heard.

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Across Europe, rallies grow to support Belarus protests

Protesters are calling for fair elections and an end to police violence in Belarus.

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Belarus: Second protester dies and 6,000 arrested in demonstrations

Police in Minsk continued to detain people on Tuesday night to quell unrest following the disputed re-election of Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko.

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Belarus opposition Tsikhanouskaya 'independently' fled to Lithuania

The former English teacher said on Monday that she had made "a decision" to be with her children as she left the Electoral Commission.

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Police, protesters clash after Belarus presidential vote

Tensions had been rising as incumbent President Alexander Lukashenko sought a sixth term despite rising discontent with his authoritarian rule.

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Protester dies in Belarus as 'explosive detonates in his hand'

The Belarusian Interior Ministry said the protester died after he tried to throw an "explosive device" at police — but it detonated in his hands.

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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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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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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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How has Belarus changed since 'Europe's last dictator' came to power?

Euronews has been out on the streets of Belarus to ask citizens how they think their country has changed since "Europe's last dictator" came to power 26 years ago.

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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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Kremlin calls for release of Russians accused of conspiracy in Belarus

Russia demanded that 33 of its citizens who had been arrested in Belarus be released.

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Meet the three women teaming up to take on 'Europe's last dictator'

A trio of women is causing problems for Belarus' incumbent President Alexander Lukashenko.

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Thousands rally in Belarus capital Minsk despite crackdown

Thousands rally in Belarus capital Minsk despite crackdown

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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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Belarus presidential election: Lukashenko main rival barred from race

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