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Local Elections in Belarus: A Complete Farce or More than That?
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On 23 March, Belarus held elections for its local councils.
During Lukashenka's rule the local elections have turned into little more than a procedural administrative task for the authorities and a minor holiday with alcohol and music for voters.
The nation's legislative bodies do not pretend to...