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Lukashenko Sworn In Amid Fraud Allegations and Repression

3/26/2025

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Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko took the oath for a seventh term on March 25, despite widespread allegations of election fraud in January, where he claimed over 86% of the vote. This victory comes amid a backdrop of repression, following the violent protests and mass arrests that erupted after the contentious 2020 election.

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Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko took the oath for a seventh term on March 25, despite widespread allegations of election fraud in January, where he claimed over 86% of the vote. This victory comes amid a backdrop of repression, following the violent protests and mass arrests that erupted after the contentious 2020 election.