How much longer can the Belarusian president hold on? | Inside Story
Al Jazeera, 08 Sep 2020
Alexander Lukashenko insists he's not going anywhere, despite a month of protests against the Belarusian president's disputed re-election. On Sunday, tens of thousands of protesters ignored government warnings to demand a new vote, saying last month's election was rigged.
Police were seen dragging away or beating demonstrators.
Friends of a high-profile opposition leader, Maria Kolesnikova, say masked men abducted her.
So, how much longer can Alexander Lukashenko hold on to power?
Presenter: Imran Khan
Guests:
Jaroslav Romanchuk - Former Belarusian Opposition Presidential candidate
Franak Viacorka - Non-Resident Fellow, Atlantic Council
Vladimir Sotnikov - Political Scientist, Russia Academy of Sciences
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