Lukashenko Grants Himself Immunity and Bars Top Opponent from Elections
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Lukashenko signed a law granting himself lifelong immunity from prosecution after leaving office. It also protects his family members.
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The law prevents opposition leaders living abroad, like Tikhanovskaya, from being candidates in future elections.
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Critics say the law is to keep Lukashenko in power by removing threats from opponents like Tikhanovskaya.
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Lukashenko has been a longtime ally of Putin. He defended Russia's war in Ukraine.
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In 2020, Tikhanovskaya was forced into exile after an election she claims she won. She was recently convicted in absentia in Belarus.