sep 24, 2020 - Belarus President Secretly Sworn In

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Alexander Lukashenko Secretly Sworn In.

On September 24, amongst mass protests that continue to sweep Belarus, Alexander Lukashenko was sworn in during an unannounced ceremony. Some protesters were able to attend the ceremony, describing it to be a “thieves’ meeting.” Protests continue as many believe Lukashenko, who is entering his sixth term, has rigged the election. It was reported by the electoral commission that Mr. Lukashenko won 80% of the votes, a number many don’t believe. (BBC/CNN)

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