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Belarus leader says may loosen grip on power – but not yet


Alexander Lukashenko has been President of Belarus since 1994. (Reuters pic)
MINSK: Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko on Tuesday said the constitution could be “improved” to share some of his powers, but not in the near future.
Lukashenko has run Belarus in authoritarian style since 1994, during which time he changed the constitution to expand his control and push opposition forces out of parliament.
In an annual address to lawmakers that referenced the overthrow of Armenia’s prime minister, Lukashenko said he was considering decentralising some of his authority.
“The constitution will be improved. Life changes and we change,” he said. “Yes, I can easily hand …read more

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