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Belarus opposition leader accuses Lukashenko of political games ahead of election

Exiled opposition leader Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya has accused Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko of playing games with the West by gradually releasing political prisoners ahead of Sunday’s election, in which he is set to extend his 31-year rule.

Tsikhanouskaya called on the international community not to recognize the results of the election. Photo by Volha Shukaila/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images

Opposition chief urges Belarusians not to protest upcoming elections

Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya said rallies would be too risky.

Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya during the 'Campus – the Future of Poland' event in Olsztyn. Photo: PAP/Tomasz Waszczuk

Poland can serve as example of how to treat Belarus, says opposition leader

A Belarusian opposition leader has praised Poland’s treatment of Belarus, arguing that the way Warsaw exerts pressure on the government of President Alexander Lukashenko while supporting Belarusian citizens is an example other countries should follow.

Belarusian opposition leader Svyatlana Tsikhanouskaya (L) and

Tsikhanouskaya pushes for Belarusian democracy during Bulgaria visit

Belarusian opposition leader Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya is currently on a diplomatic mission to Bulgaria, where she held talks with some of the country’s top officials and spoke about the unyielding commitment of her country to the ideals of democracy, in stark contrast to the oppressive regime of Alyaksandr Lukashenka.

Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya, Belarusian opposition leader. Photo: Reuters.

Hackers broadcast address of opposition leader Tsikhanouskaya to Belarusian people

A speech by exiled Belarusian opposition leader Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya appeared on screens in shopping centers in Belarus on Saturday, an independent Zerkalo outlet reported. As explained, it was an initiative of the opposition organization BELPOL.