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www.theguardian.com
4 months ago
Europe news

Belarusian president signs law granting him lifelong immunity from prosecution

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 ]
WSJ
4 months ago
Europe news

Jailed Opposition Leader Alexei Navalny Says He's Fine After Weeks Missing

Putin critic thanks supporters in his first comments since disappearing almost three weeks ago in Russia
www.nytimes.com
4 months ago
Europe news

In Letter Heavy With Irony, Navalny Describes Transfer to Arctic Prison

Aleksei A. Navalny, Russia's most prominent opposition leader, published a letter on Tuesday describing an arduous transfer to his new penal colony in the Arctic, the first time his supporters had heard from him in three weeks.
www.aljazeera.com
4 months ago
Europe news

Kremlin foe Alexey Navalny located in Arctic jail weeks after contact lost

The Russian opposition leader has been tracked down to a prison above the Arctic Circle, one of the harshest in Russia.
www.france24.com
4 months ago
France news

Chadian opposition leader Succes Masra appointed transitional PM

Chad's transitional president, General Mahamat Idriss Deby Itno, has appointed a former opposition leader, Succes Masra, as prime minister.
Masra recently returned from exile after reaching an agreement with Chad's military leaders.
The appointment of Masra is seen as a step towards a peaceful political solution and paving the way for elections in Chad. [ more ]
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