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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 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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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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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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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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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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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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Belarus presidential hopeful barred as Lukashenko election rivals cut

"It is just a matter of time and means when all the main candidates and challengers of the incumbent president [Lukashenko] will be pushed out of the race.”