Lukashenko promises fresh elections in Belarus after new constitution is adopted via nationwide referendum

Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko, who has been defiant in defending last week’s controversial election victory, has suddenly relented, saying new elections could be held – but only after a new constitution is adopted. … Read More >Lukashenko promises fresh elections in Belarus after new constitution is adopted via nationwide referendum

KGB of Belarus says it stopped ‘assassination’ plot against opposition candidate Tikhanovskaya

Belarusian security services said that opposition politician Svetlana Tikhanovskaya, who called for annulling the presidential election, was targeted in an assassination plot. The opposition denied asking for police protection. … Read More >KGB of Belarus says it stopped ‘assassination’ plot against opposition candidate Tikhanovskaya

Protests in Minsk, other cities after preliminary results of Belarus presidential election show landslide Lukashenko victory

People are rallying in the streets of Belarus cities after preliminary election results showed incumbent President Alexander Lukashenko winning. Riot police were deployed, making arrests and clashing with protesters. … Read More >Protests in Minsk, other cities after preliminary results of Belarus presidential election show landslide Lukashenko victory

WATCH military vehicles deployed near Minsk on Belarusian presidential election day after authorities warned of ‘provocations’

Army jeeps were filmed standing on guard near the Belarusian capital on presidential election day. The country’s longtime leader Alexander Lukashenko earlier warned foreign forces may try to incite violence on the day of the vote. … Read More >WATCH military vehicles deployed near Minsk on Belarusian presidential election day after authorities warned of ‘provocations’

Teargas, clashes with riot police in Belarus capital as protesters rally over Lukashenko’s projected victory

Belarus police used teargas and flash grenades to disperse demonstrators who gathered in the capital Minsk to protest incumbent President Alexander Lukashenko’s projected election victory, according to preliminary results. … Read More >Teargas, clashes with riot police in Belarus capital as protesters rally over Lukashenko’s projected victory

Lebanese PM calls for early parliamentary elections as protests rage following Beirut explosion

As protests gather steam in Beirut, Lebanese Prime Minister Hassan Diab has called for early elections, saying they are the only way out of the deep political crisis which has worsened following the explosion in the city’s port. … Read More >Lebanese PM calls for early parliamentary elections as protests rage following Beirut explosion