Alexander Lukashenko re-elected fifth time as Belarus President

Alexander Lukashenko re-elected fifth time as Belarus President
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President Alexander Lukashenko has been re-elected for a fifth term, officials in Belarus said on Monday, following a campaign boycotted by the opposition.

President Alexander Lukashenko has been re-elected for a fifth term, officials in Belarus said on Monday, following a campaign boycotted by the opposition.


Lidia Yermoshina, chairwoman of the Belarusian Central Election Commission, said that Lukashenko garnered 83.5 percent in Sunday’s vote. His closest contender trailed behind with less than 5 per cent.

Lukashenko’s vote share was an increase from 79.7 per cent vote share in 2010. About 100 opposition supporters held a peaceful protest march after polls closed to show their discontent.
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