Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko was sworn in for a seventh term on March 25, with human rights groups labeling his rule unconstitutional. The January election, which yielded over 86% in favor of Lukashenko, was deemed fraudulent by Western countries, having taken place under oppressive conditions for civil society and independent media. On Freedom Day, a historic date for Belarus, opposition supporters rallied across Europe against Lukashenko's regime, which has faced widespread condemnation for its violent crackdowns and repression of dissenters since the controversial 2020 elections.
On March 25, Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko was sworn in for a seventh term, amid accusations of unconstitutional governance and election misconduct.
Human rights groups condemned the January election as a sham held in a climate of fear, marked by repression against dissenters and civil society.
The Belarusian opposition commemorated Freedom Day with rallies across Europe, affirming their stand against Lukashenko's regime following the contested election.
Despite accusations of fraud, Lukashenko, who has ruled for three decades, officially dismissed the criticisms of the election results.
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