#lifelong-immun

#lifelong-immun

Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko has signed a new law granting him lifelong immunity from criminal prosecution and preventing opposition leaders living in exile from running in future presidential elections.

The law tightens requirements for presidential candidates, making it difficult for opposition leaders who have fled to neighboring countries to be eligible to run for office.

The new law appears to be aimed at further consolidating Lukashenko's power and eliminating potential challengers in the next presidential election. [ more ]