12:56 DW correspondent Nick Connolly was in Minsk, meeting with protesters to hear more about why they are taking to the streets. | Mobile version, Exclusive: Lukashenko regime 'clearly' at an end in Belarus, says Schäuble. Thousands of protesters have joined daily marches demanding the release of political prisoners and an end to police violence. When I got to Minsk and found out what happened I cried for two days. Security forces responded with a brutal crackdown. Early voting shall be held on 4-8 August. A guided missile division, anti-aircraft equipment and drones are to be sent to the region, according to TASS. 13:20 Michel said the EU will soon impose new Belarus sanctions. Several former members of the election committee were detained when they spoke out against Lukashenko. 17:55 That's the end of today's DW live blog on the political crisis in Belarus. The opposition accuses the 65-year-old of rigging the vote to secure a sixth term after 26 years in power. ", 14:40 Lithuania's President Gitanas Nauseda became the latest EU leader to directly address Alexander Lukashenko following the summit in a public statement, warning him not to take any steps that could lead to "bitter sorrow.". 2020 Belarus Presidential Election. Incumbent President Aleksandr Lukashenko got 80.1% of the vote. You can find more information in our data protection declaration. They shall be registered from 5 July to 14 July to give start to the election campaigning. The Central Election Commission shall announce the results not later than 19 August. We use cookies to improve our service for you. Alexander Lukashenko declared a landslide victory in presidential polls on August 9. MINSK, 14 August (BelTA) – The Central Election Commission of Belarus has finalized the presidential election results. "It is clear that Poland would like to help Belarus as its neighbor, but that has nothing to do with interference in internal affairs," he told the PAP news agency, adding; "When non-democratic regimes have problems in their own countries, it frequently occurs that they point the finger at some external enemy. Polling stations shall be set up by the same deadline. Protesters chanted "Leave!," and waved the red and white historic Belarusian flag that has become a common sight at rallies. 13:30 The EU will give €53 million ($63 million) originally earmarked for the Belarusian government to civil society in the country, victims of the state's crackdown on protesters and the country's efforts to fight the coronavirus pandemic, von der Leyen said. ", He also ordered police in Minsk to put down protests, saying people were "tired" and demanding "peace and quiet. They have also vowed sanctions over violence against protesters.

Footage from August 17 that was widely shared on social media showed workers at a Minsk tractor plant heckling Lukashenko with shouts of "Leave!" Meanwhile, the Kremlin said it saw no need for Russia to help Belarus militarily or otherwise. urged leaders not to recognize the "fraudulent elections. 23 August. © 2020 Deutsche Welle | ", 12:30 Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte tweeted that the EU, including the Netherlands, "cannot accept the results of these elections.". Is Belarus closer to the West or to Russia?

When using our materials, reference to the source is required. Candidates shall be nominated from 20 June to 4 July. Belarus has been rocked by mass protests since authoritarian President Alexander Lukashenko claimed a landslide victory in elections on August 9. His comments came in an interview with newspapers of the Funke media group. Territorial election commissions shall be established by 20 May while precinct election commissions by 24 June. 23 August. ", Send Facebook Twitter google+ Whatsapp Tumblr linkedin stumble Digg reddit Newsvine. 10:15 EU leaders kicked off an emergency video summit to discuss the political crisis in Belarus. ", Read more: Exclusive: Lukashenko regime 'clearly' at an end in Belarus, says Schäuble.

Lukashenko's supporters held a rally of their own on August 16, although their numbers were dwarfed by the opposition's march. 11:27 Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko said Western countries should focus on their own problems instead of on what is happening in Belarus.