A prayer for peace in Belarus
A prayer for peace in Belarus
Author(s): Iris KempeSubject(s): Government/Political systems, Electoral systems, Political behavior, Politics and society, Sociology of Religion, Corruption - Transparency - Anti-Corruption, Peace and Conflict Studies
Published by: Kolegium Europy Wschodniej im. Jana Nowaka-Jeziorańskiego we Wrocławiu
Keywords: Belarus; Most severe dictatorship in Europe; Protesters; Election policy; Ostpolitik;
Summary/Abstract: Since the elections in Belarus on August 9th 2020, both the image of this country once portrayed as “the most severe dictatorship in Europe” and its people have significantly changed. International audiences can now see that every weekend – sometimes even on weekdays – large crowds come to the streets of Belarusian cities to express their discontent with the forged election results. The people have been demanding freedom and fair elections, thereby showing their attachment to common European values. Citizens in Belarus have finally awakened and are working towards change.
Journal: New Eastern Europe
- Issue Year: 2021
- Issue No: 01+02 (45)
- Page Range: 144-149
- Page Count: 6
- Language: English
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