[157], On the second night after the allegedly falsified results were announced, protesters barricaded the area around the Rīga market. Blogger Syarhei Tsikhanouski was detained in Hrodna. In the previous four elections, Lukashenko claimed margins of 77% or more in the first round. He called his wife and talked about it.". [128][129] However, independent observers disputed this figure and claimed that it was inflated. Later the two DJs, Vladislav Sokolovsky and Kirill Galanov, who started playing the song, are detained. The Voice (Russian: Голос, romanized: Golos, Belarusian: Голас, romanized: Holas) initiative invited Belarusian citizens to submit photographs of both sides of their voting papers, together with their voting bureau locations. As a result, this manner of communication turned into a scuffle. That evening, the so-called "Action of Solidarity" took place in Minsk. Svetlana Svetlana, wife of the blogger Svetlana Tsikhanouskaya: To become president "has been dreaming all my life". 22 May — Election commissions are formed. 15 May — Last day to register as a candidate, a total of 55 candidates apply. [131], Honest People, an independent association in Belarus that monitors elections, reported having found 5096 violations from observers. It is not too late to restore the concept of legality and justice.". [18][19], In January 2020, five opposition forces, the Movement "For Freedom", Belarusian Christian Democracy, Belarusian Social Democratic Party (Assembly), BPF Party and United Civic Party of Belarus reached a definite agreement to hold primaries to field a single candidate from the Belarusian opposition. The video had recorded 250,000 views in 20 hours after the publication. [39][40], The Belarusian Green Party announced that it would not participate in the primaries and the election. [11], Incumbent President Alexander Lukashenko has been leading the country since the first presidential elections held in 1994. Being nominated by the signatures of no fewer than 100 thousand citizens. In Pinsk (Brest region), local authorities provided only one site for meetings with candidates, and this site was booked by a confidant of Lukashenko (Tacciana Lugina, mayor of Pinsk) from 24 July to 8 August. Tikhanovskaya addressed the Belarusian people together with her associates Maria Kolesnikova and Veronika Tsepkalo. The collector of signatures and some of his supporters have been detained. [103], According to Belarusian Electoral Code (articles 45 and 451),[104][105] local authorities have to determine some outdoor sites for rallies and meetings, where mass events are possible. Panorama. [160] She had previously sent her children abroad before the elections for their safety. The police, trying to restore order, found themselves in the epicenter of the scuffle, which was arranged on the square. During an interview, Tsepkalo mentioned that his friends in law enforcement agencies warned "an order had gone out for my arrest". "Unified Belarusian Opposition Holds Massive Election Rally Against Strongman Lukashenka", "3 Belarusian women teamed up to fight strongman Lukashenko", "Viktar Babaryka charged in criminal case", "Belarus election commission refuses to register president's rival", "Barred Belarus Opposition Candidate Flees to Moscow", "Belarus opposition figure fears he won't be able to go home", "Belarus presidential candidate sends her children abroad after threats", "Belarus: The three women on a 'mission' to take on Europe's last dictator", "Ст. Last election: 2020 (presidential elections) Next election: 2023 (parliamentary elections) Sister parties: Belarusian Social Democratic Party (Narodnaya Hramada), Belarus Party of Labour (BSDP) The Republic of Belarus is an authoritarian presidential state. The aforementioned YouTube channel had 276,000 subscribers as of 10 August. Independent, The 2020 Belarusian presidential election was held on Sunday, 9 August 2020. People defended the Country for Life! During the arrest, the van's door was broken. Incumbent President Aleksandr Lukashenko got 80.1% of the vote, BelTA has learned. [41], The Belarusian Left Party "A Just World" called for a boycott of the election, describing the election a "political farce″. In Minsk, the authorities allowed six sites to be used for this purpose (none of them in the city centre)[106] while only one site was usually allocated in each of the small towns. Радыё Свабода www.svaboda.org. Its current president, Alexander Lukashenko, has been in office since July 1994. The headquarters of Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya, Babaryka and Tsepkalo unite, asserting need for general control over the course of voting and holding fresh elections if they win. [111][112][113] Meetings with another independent candidate Andrey Dmitriyeu in Liepiel and Polatsk (Viciebsk region) were cancelled at the last moment for similar reasons. [119][120], Demonstrations in solidarity with the Belarusian opposition have been held in more than 20 countries and in more than 30 cities around the world. [77][78] He explained that the pressure of activist supporters helped to achieve it. 20 May — The CEC registers a total of 15 groups on 15, 19 and 20 May. No election since 1994 has met international standards of transparency and fairness. But he never came home. Media outlets are also banned from conducting online polls regarding the election. A special group of the Russian Foundation for Free Elections arrives in Minsk as representatives for CIS observation of international elections. [136][137], According to Russian government-owned media outlet RIA Novosti,[138] official exit polls indicated a win for Lukashenko. [94][95], Local governments cancelled several campaign events that Tsikhanouskaya had planned to hold in the run-up to the elections. Varlamov. 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[79] RTVI also drew a parallel between Tsikhanouski and Navalny.[80]. It was thought that the government wants to reduce external scrutiny of the election. Even before the Aug. 9 presidential election in Belarus ended, a poll worker in Minsk said she was asked to sign a document summing up its result, with the vote totals left blank. [87][88], Shortly after Tsikhanouski's arrest, Belarusian state-owned TV channel Belarus 1 showed a story where the events in Hrodna were covered as follows: "From the very first minutes, this collection of signatures turned into a rally, and according to the law, it is prohibited to hold campaign meetings at this stage of the election campaign. [156], The main opposition candidate, Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya, said in a news conference that she did not trust the exit poll, saying, "I believe my eyes, and I see that the majority is with us". The Solidarity bike ride took place on 7 August in Minsk. Charges of embezzlement and fraud have been brought against Babaryka, who is currently being held in a State Security Committee detention centre in Minsk. [2], Incumbent Alexander Lukashenko was reelected to the sixth term in office, with official results crediting him with 80% of the vote. A turnout quorum of 50% is applied. Svetlana Tikhanovskaya appears at polling station in election president is expected to win ... Sun 9 Aug 2020 11.54 EDT. "[89][90] The leader of the United Civil Party, retired lieutenant colonel of the Belarusian police, Mikalai Kazlou, noted that during his speech at Minsk Tractor Plant, Alexander Lukashenko "gave the command to screw, twist, throw in jail, and the minister immediately seized this opportunity and created a provocation". Main opposition candidate Svetlana Tikhanovskaya received eight percent of the ballots, with four percent of voters choosing the “against all candidates” option, official preliminary results showed.. ", "Новым председателем БПЗ избран Дмитрий Кучук | Belarusian Green Party", "Белорусская партия левых "Справедливый мир" призывает кандидатов в Президенты снять свои кандидатуры и не участвовать в политическом фарсе — БЕЛОРУССКАЯ ПАРТИЯ ЛЕВЫХ "СПРАВЕДЛИВЫЙ МИР, "Хроника выборов. Once the votes have been duly counted, polling stations in Belarus write a "Protocol" (report) which sums up the election tallies. During these trips, Tsikhanouski and his team was constantly chased by cars with the people which were recording him and his activities, presumably they were employees of the Belarusian special services. Protests erupted in Minsk and other Belarusan cities Sunday night after election officials said exit polls showed longtime President Alexander Lukashenko had … [125], The Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe reported that it would not be monitoring the 2020 election as it had not been sent a timely invitation. Opposition supporters protest after polls closed in Belarus' presidential election, in Minsk on August 9, 2020. Подсчет голосов на участке для голосования при проведении выборов Президента Республики Беларусь, депутатов Палаты представителей, депутатов местных Советов депутатов, референдума, ЦИК: Правового механизма, чтобы избиратели могли ознакомиться с протоколами, на сегодняшний день нет, В ЦИК ответили на вопросы про копии протоколов участковых комиссий и назначение повторного подсчета голосов, Праваабаронцам у Берасьці прынесьлі абгарэлыя бюлетэні для галасаваньня. 29-year-old Konstantin Shishmakov,[164] director of the Volkovysk Military History Museum named after Bagration, disappeared on 15 August. [70], After his arrest, Tsikhanouski was transported to Homiel, where he was placed in a temporary detention center. The Voice report on the analysis of the official data, calculated that if both official results and photographs were correct, then at the polling stations where comparison was not possible (4457 out of 5847), Tsikhanouskaya would have to have had about 3% support. As protests grow and unexpected candidates join the field, experts say President Alexander Lukashenko may be gearing up to use force. We all know that the majority of us are worthy people and real professionals in our field. Tikhanovskaya's supporters denounced the landslide result for Lukashenko as fabricated, and said their own exit polls showed a majority of Belarusians had voted for Tikhanovskaya. [2], Before the 2020 presidential election, Alexander Lukashenko insisted that Belarus is not ready for a woman to be president. Tsikhanouski then began travelling round the country to hold pickets in order to collect signatures for Tsikhanouskaya. Soon police appear and a number of people are detained. Many have commented about the protests with more condemning the violence. Over the next two years, he rapidly consolidated his power. [42] УЖЫВУЮ. In it, law enforcement officers call for new elections. [107][108] In Stolin (Brest region), the only site was booked by Lugina too from 27 July to 8 August every day from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m.[109], On 4 August, Tsikhanouskaya planned to visit Slutsk and Salihorsk (Minsk region). Tsikhanouski answers Lukashenka: I have one citizenship, there have never been others. I declare responsibly that the picket was legal and peaceful. Several thousand people lined up in a human chain from Yakub Kolas Square to Independence Square, spanning more than 3 km. The Ministry of Internal Affairs commented on Tikhanovsky's detention: two policemen were injured and a criminal case was initiated. [53][54][55], On 7 May, Belarusian blogger and entrepreneur Syarhei Tsikhanouski has announced on his YouTube channel "Country for Life" that he intended to become a candidate in the presidential election. 19 June — Yuri Gubarevich and Alexander Tabolich withdraw from the presidential race after working hours in many cities of the country (Minsk, Homel, Mogilev, Orsha, Pinsk, etc. Presidential candidate Svetlana Tikhanovskaya refused to debate on state-wide TV, and she also challenged Alexander Lukashenko to a one-on-one debate. 21 July — Presidential candidates Tsikhanouskaya, Anna Kanopatskaya, Sergei Cherechen and Andrei Dmitriyeu appear on national TV channel, "Belarus 1". To establish public order and return the Belarusian society to the legal field, guided by the Constitution of the Republic of Belarus, its legislation, we, the undersigned, demand: Recognize the presidential elections in the Republic of Belarus held on August 9, 2020 invalid due to numerous facts of fraud and pressure on election commissions. "We, the undersigned, being current and former employees of Belarusian law enforcement agencies, bodies of control over compliance with legislation, and the national security in the Republic of Belarus, out of feelings of sincere patriotism and striving for justice, express our extreme concern about the deep political crisis in our country. [5][161], Arrests and violence against protesters, including claims of torture, increased in the week after the election resulting in calls for international sanctions against the perpetrators. Belarus' leader of 26 years warns against election protests The authoritarian leader of Belarus has his political opponents that authorities won’t allow any unsanctioned demonstrations following the weekend election in which he is seeking a sixth consecutive term By YURAS KARMANAU Associated Press August 6, 2020, 5:46 AM Published 12 August. Johnson and EU chief seek to break Brexit deadlock. [92], Tsikhanouskaya made an official statement regarding the detention of her husband and the head of the headquarters of her initiative group in Hrodna: "I officially declare: Today, 29 May, during a picket in Hrodna in support of my candidacy for the presidency there was a "dirty" provocation against Syarhei Leanidovich Tsikhanouski, head of the headquarters of my initiative group. ", "Belarus: EU imposes sanctions as Lukashenko orders police to clear the streets", "Belarus to hold its presidential election on Aug. 9". They have information, analytical work! In his sixth presidential election, the result is not in doubt, but he is being challenged like never before. Saturday, The police fired rubber bullets at protesters and also used tear gas to disperse the crowd.[163]. [73] However, the Central Election Commission of Belarus refused to register the initiative group to nominate him. Due to this, Tsikhanouskaya failed to visit Pinsk on 2 August. [156], As polling closed many internet service providers lost routing, the communication losses were widespread as police and military closed down most of Minsk. I'm already looking, they're giving me information, our people have already seen it. Tsikhanouski uses the slogan "Stop the cockroach!" People took photos of the protocols, which testified that in many stations in the Minsk capital, and in foreign consulates, the support for Tsikhanouskaya was roughly equal or even several times higher than of Lukashenko. [66][67] Prior to this event, on 6 May, he was detained by the Belarusian police in the vicinity of Mahilyow. Yury Hubarevich (For Freedom), Paval Sieviaryniec, Volha Kavalkova (both BCD), Aliaksei Yanukevich (BPF) and Mikalai Kazlou (UCPB) were listed as potential candidates. EU Blasts Belarus Elections, Readies Sanctions Against Lukashenko Government The European Union says the Aug. 9 polls in which President Alexander Lukashenko claimed an … A government exit poll said Aleksandr Lukashenko had won almost 80 percent of the vote. We know where he comes from, what his citizenship is and stuff... We all know that. The action was loudly approved by applause and honking of passing cars. Подано 55 заявлений о регистрации инициативных групп", "Хроника выборов. Many artists begin to refuse to perform in Belarusian cities. 45 ИК РБ Предвыборная агитация, агитация по референдуму, отзыву депутата, члена Совета Республики Избирательный кодекс Республики Беларусь Статья 45 наказание, комментарии 2020", "Ст. This was announced by the search and rescue squad "Angel". "I see why this is done." A fight in the square in Hrodna. [check quotation syntax], Most government organizations forced their employees to sign for Alexander Lukashenko under threats that their work contracts would not be renewed. [citation needed], On 20 May, Tsikhanouski was released from the temporary detention center. Tsikhanouskaya made a statement regarding her husband's detention: "The picket was legal and peaceful". [159], On 11 August, Tsikhanouskaya released a video reading from a script following her detainment, seemingly filmed under duress and promoted on state-sponsored media,[159] in which she called upon the people of Belarus to stop protesting and accept the victory of Lukashenko. [126] The only few countries Russian and Azerbaijan were participating as international observers during the election. 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Belarusian President Alyaksandr Lukashenka has announced that the country’s next presidential election will be held in 2020, but the parliamentary elections will be held in 2019. Riot police clashed with protesters in the Belarus capital Minsk after exit polls from the country’s presidential election projected Alexander Lukashenko winning with 80% of the vote. Turnout was said to be 4.98% on 4 August, 12.75% on 5 August, 22.47% on 6 August, and 32.24% on 7 August. The line stretches for over a kilometer. [102] The children of opposition candidates have been taken away before and put into state orphanages. He refused to sign the protocol of the election commission, called his wife at about 5 PM local time and said: "I will not work here anymore; I am going home." [10] The results of the election led to widespread protests in Belarus. We find out why they shouted "Stop the cockroach" and what the brought slippers mean. On 14 August, Tikhanovskaya, now in Lithuania, published another video in which she claimed to have won the presidential election with between 60 and 70% of the vote and called for the creation of a transitional council of "civil society activists, respected Belarusians and professionals" to handle the transfer of power from Lukashenko. Among them is Tsepkalo, who only had 75,000 signatures out of the required 100,000. The Tsikhanouski queue stretched for one kilometer for the picket. Еще один претендент снимает свою кандидатуру, у Бабарико 335 000 подписей, у Цепкало — 180 000", "За Бабарико собрано 434 985 подписей, в избиркомы подано 365 тысяч", "Belarus presidential elections to be held on August 9, Belta reports", "Аншлаг, аншлаг! The Tsikhanouski trips were popular and gathered hundreds of people who spoke out to him about violations of human rights and economic problems. Hiding behind slogans of patriotism, this group of people, violating the Constitution, defends their material interests exclusively, trying with their hands to suppress the Belarusian people's will in order to preserve their positions and illegally acquired property. 14 July — The CEC refuses to register Babaryka for the presidential election because of inconsistencies in the declaration of income and property and the participation of a foreign organization in his election campaign. The cockroach gave the FAS command! Free concerts are scheduled for 8 August, the day before the main voting day in the presidential elections, at the main venues in various cities of Belarus. It will allow to unite society, return the concept of "the rule of law" and stop illegal actions. Top Stories. [72], After the Tikhanovski was arrested, his supporters held a series of protests across the Belarus. The song is deemed to be officially illegal in Belarus. Lukashenka told about the dirt on Capkala and called Tsikhanouski "peeling". After one minute and thirteen seconds later, Tsikhanouski was detained by AMAP. It is unclear how many signatures the appeal has collected at the moment. Large-scale holiday concerts with the participation of Russian, Ukrainian and Belarusian pop stars are announced on the official websites of the city executive committees. 10 June — Lukashenko orders that the CEC should be provided with necessary support during the election campaign. In the evening, by one of the leaders of Babaryka's campaign releases a proposal to hold a republican referendum and the return of the 1994 Constitution. The legal default that takes place in our country leads to the devaluation of legal norms and simple human values. [130], A few days prior to the election, a number of journalists and bloggers were arrested on weak and spurious charges, or were denied accreditation to cover the elections,[127] bringing the total to over 100 arrests made since January. Kazlou also noted that all the policemen involved in this provocation would be exposed and brought to justice. 19 July — in the city of Vitebsk and Minsk at Bangalore Square, the first meeting is held with the voters of Tsikhanouskaya, and according to various estimates there are approx. [121], According to a poll conducted back in March–April 2020 by the Institute of Sociology of the National Academy of Sciences of Belarus, the level of trust of current Lukashenko in the capital city of Belarus is 24%. On the same day, the head of Belarus Alexander Lukashenko alluded to Tsikhanouski at a meeting with workers of Minsk Tractor Works: "They come cool, all in jeeps — 10-12 cars... we know whose cars he drives, who finances it. In some places there are detentions, and in Brest and Molodechno there are clashes with riot police. [114], On 6 August, Tsikhanouskaya was forced to cancel a previously announced rally in Minsk due to full booking at all six sites in the city that were made available by the authorities. The two of them did not sign the final protocol. Most independent polling is illegal in Belarus, although a poll ordered by Belarusian state television has projected Lukashenko to win in a landslide. [70] The Tsikhanouski's team, including Niaronski, were chased by road police and two minivans with members of the police special forces AMAP. Сколько подписей за неделю собрали за будущих кандидатов в президенты", "До конца сбора подписей осталось две недели. [81] Euronews journalists called the events in Belarus the "Slipper Revolution", demonstrating the quote of the Belarusian activist Franak Viačorka with this phrase. Данные протоколов", Семь историй о том, как фальсифицировали выборы, Статья 55. As of 8 August, several people were detained, some of the detentions ended in violence with ambulances being called. The journalists of the "Current Time" TV channel were also detained. According to the Ministry of Internal Affairs, 270 citizens are detained. The court appointed the sound technicians Kirill Galanov and Vladislav Sokolovsky for 10 days of administrative arrest for hooliganism and disobedience towards the police. 10 Aug. Lukashenka Calls Belarus's Next Presidential Election For 2020. Slippers are supposedly a traditional means of pest control. During the 2020 election, the authorities and confidants of Lukashenko widely used booking of these sites to prevent independent candidates to meet with people. "[83] Tsikhanouski commented on Lukashenko's statement to the Nasha Niva newspaper: "My last name isn't there, but a hint of me: "We know his citizenship." After his detention, Tsikhanouski has announced on his YouTube channel his intention to run for president of Belarus. 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