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#Belarussia - Protests continue against 26 year reign of Lukashenko

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Arrests in Hantsavichy. Photo by Siarhei Bahrou

Belarussians are demonstrating against the decision of their electoral commission to reject the candidacy of two possible rivals (Viktar Babaryka and Valery Tsapkala) of the incumbent President Alexander Lukashenko who has been in office 26 years. The European Commission has called for transparency and respect for the OSCE's recommendations for ensuring that elections are fair and transparent.

Spokesperson for the European External Action Service Nabila Massrali tweeted: "Failure of #Belarus authorities to invite @osce_odihr to observe elections will have severely negative consequences for transparency & integrity of election process. @osce_odihr recommendations form an integral part of strengthening legislation, legal safeguards & democracy."

Statement by Commission Vice President Josep Borrell.

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