Belarus political election: why strongman Alexander Lukashenko deals with unmatched resistance
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Alexander Lukashenko, the longest-serving leader in the previous Soviet Union, will look for re-election as head of state of Belarus on August 9 for the 6th time because 1994. However amidst the coronavirus pandemic, numerous countless Belarusians have gone to rallies to reveal their assistance for Lukashenko's challengers – consisting of Svetlana Tikhanovskaya, the spouse of one prospect apprehended and barred from standing. Lukashenko has dealt with resistance previously. In 2006 and 2010 Belarusian residents tried to require autonomous reforms, however governmental prospects wound up behind bars or exile. Protests requiring political modifications are currently occurring at an unmatched range – and are being brutally suppressed. Lukashenko was when prominent and viewed as charming. However he has ended up being progressively tyrannical throughout his 26-year tenure and currently deals with solid public resistance. Since August 3, Belarus had signed up 68,067 coronavirus situati...