Elections in Belarus on Sunday landed an opposition party member a seat in the country’s parliament for the first time in two decades, in a closely monitored poll that could signal better relations with the West.
Anna Konopatskaya, a member of the opposition United Civil Party, and Elena Anisim — an independent candidate who reportedly has ties to the opposition — were both elected, Reuters reports.
The opposition was not expected to gain any seats, as it had not been represented in the 100-seat legislature since 1996.
Western calls for transparent elections resulted in a freer candidate registration process, according to Reuters, and …read more
Source: Time
