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Lukashenko Hints at Exit Amid Human Rights Crisis

8/9/2025

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After more than three decades in power, Belarus President Alexander Lukashenko hinted he might not run for another term, quashing speculation about his son as a potential successor. Yet, amidst ongoing allegations of election fraud and severe political repression, critics continue to spotlight the grim reality of human rights abuses in Belarus.

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After more than three decades in power, Belarus President Alexander Lukashenko hinted he might not run for another term, quashing speculation about his son as a potential successor. Yet, amidst ongoing allegations of election fraud and severe political repression, critics continue to spotlight the grim reality of human rights abuses in Belarus.