Collecting signatures in the centre of Minsk. Site: nn.by
Just as before the 2010 presidential elections the Belarusian authorities show certain signs of liberalisation. They do not use aggressive hostile propaganda on TV and have allowed the opposition to campaign without interference. In addition, Alexander Lukashenka last week held a press-conference for three independent journalists, where he hinted on the possible release of the main political prisoner Mikalai Statkevich.
These and other steps reflect an attempt to normalise relations with the West. Naturally, Lukashenka will preserve …read more
Source: Belarus Digest
