Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya
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The West Block Transcript – Episode 33, Season 13Buying essential, like groceries, is becoming increasingly out of reach for many Canadians. Ottawa said they have a plan, so where are the results?PoliticsApr 28, 2024
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Belarus’ opposition told to ‘be prepared’ amid rumours of Lukashenko’s healthA Belarusian state news channel released a photo of Lukashenko, 68, at what it said was a military command center in what would be his first public appearance in almost a week.WorldMay 15, 2023
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Exiled Belarusian opposition leader sentenced to 15 years in prison camp for ‘treason’Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya fled to neighboring Lithuania in 2020 after running against incumbent leader Alexander Lukashenko in a presidential election they claim was corrupted.WorldMar 6, 2023
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Canada sanctions 22 Belarusian officials over Ukraine war as opposition leader visitsThe announcement comes as the country's exiled opposition leader, Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya, visits Ottawa for meetings with Joly, members of Parliament and senators.CanadaNov 22, 2022
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Nobel Peace Prize 2022: Who are the top contenders this year?A total of 343 Nobel Peace Prize nominees – 251 individuals and 92 organizations – are vying for the 2022 award that will be announced in Oslo, Norway on Friday.CanadaOct 6, 2022
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Exiled Belarus leader says her people are resisting Russia’s invasion of UkraineOpposition leader Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya said other Belarusians have travelled to Ukraine to help defend Kyiv against a Russian assault.WorldMar 10, 2022
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Former Belarus diplomat praises Canada’s support amid migrant crisis at Poland border'Canada was among the first countries to express support,' says Valery Kavaleuski, who once represented Belarus as a diplomat in the United States.WorldNov 21, 2021
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Belarus authorities arrest dozens ahead of planned anti-government protestsThe opposition is planning demonstrations Thursday to mark Freedom Day, the anniversary of the country's 1918 declaration of independence.PoliticsMar 24, 2021
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Crowds of retirees march in Belarus demanding Lukashenko’s resignationProtesters held portraits of opposition supporter Raman Bandarenka, who died earlier this month after reportedly being beaten by security forces.PoliticsNov 23, 2020
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Police fire warning shots, use stun grenades as thousands protest Lukashenko in BelarusDemonstrators carried banners reading, "The people's memory (lasts) longer than a life of a dictatorship" and "Stop torturing your people!"PoliticsNov 1, 2020
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