A forthcoming presidential election in Belarus, scheduled for August 9, looks set to be the liveliest and most competitive since the country secured its independence from the Soviet Union in 1991.
Incumbent President Alexander Lukashenko is seeking a sixth term in office. And some political observers are suggesting that Lukashenko might face a genuine challenge to his position for the first time, from at least two challengers.
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