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Belarus Election Alert #5

(August 9, 2020)

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Photo: Sergei Gapon / AFP. Belarus’ riot police officers watch opposition supporters in Minsk

 

Early voting ended on August 8, 2020. The Central Election Commission (CEC)’s imposition of deprived of accreditation. Most of the observers admitted to the polling stations represent pro-government NGOs, as stated in the appealed to the Belarusian authorities to respect fundamental freedoms.

According to official data from the CEC, 41.7% of voters took part in all five days of early voting, which is a record number of participants compared to the previous presidential elections. However, MEMO 98, these efforts by the opposition primarily focused on highlighting ongoing political repression and protests, rather than articulating an alternative political vision.

 

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