What the rift within the Tsikhanouski family means for the Belarusian opposition in exile
- Blogger and dissident Siarhei Tsikhanouski , 48, was detained in Belarus in May 2020, after he had announced to challenge the country's ruler, Alexander Lukashenko, in the upcoming presidential elections.
- In December 2021, Tsikhanouski was convicted to 18 years in prison, in part for organizing "mass unrest.
- " After his arrest his wife, Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya, took his place and challenged Lukashenko as presidential candidate.
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- Blogger and dissident Siarhei Tsikhanouski , 48, was detained in Belarus in May 2020, after he had announced to challenge the country's ruler, Alexander Lukashenko, in the upcoming presidential elections.
- In December 2021, Tsikhanouski was convicted to 18 years in prison, in part for organizing "mass unrest.
- " After his arrest his wife, Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya, took his place and challenged Lukashenko as presidential candidate.
Sources: DW