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The exiled Belarus opposition leader on a year of protest — and why she believes Lukashenko’s days in power are numbered
Exiled Svetlana Tikhanovskaya says Brussels is sometimes slow to act and help ‘is needed now’
Security forces use stun grenades as demonstrators take to streets for 11th weekend
Meeting imprisoned opposition leaders is departure from previous hardline approach
French president intervenes in political crisis shaking Russia’s ally
Tens of thousands take to streets in Minsk in 15th day of anti-government demonstrations
Russia seeks to protect its influence over longtime client state following disputed election
Call follows plea from opposition leader Tikhanovskaya for Europe to support ‘awakening’
Strikes at state-owned companies spread as protests continue
Lukashenko says he is preparing a vote on constitutional changes as protests against him intensify
Opposition leader Tikhanovskaya urges citizens to continue their protests
Disputed election claimed by Lukashenko prompts more unrest as Tikhanovskaya arrives in Lithuania
Svetlana Tikhanovskaya’s departure follows second night of protests as EU considers reimposing sanctions
Film of Svetlana Tikhanovskaya calling for an end to demonstrations likened to hostage video
Thousands once more take to streets in capital Minsk and other towns and cities
Alexander Lukashenko’s regime has shown its moral and political bankruptcy
Opposition leader rejects official results giving strongman Lukashenko a landslide victory
Security forces clash with demonstrators after exit polls say Lukashenko set to win
Svetlana Tikhanovskaya tells FT she has become unlikely ‘symbol of change’ ahead of August 9 elections
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