Article - Sakharov Prize 2020: the nominees

In response to the allegations of electoral fraud, large peaceful protests have erupted across the country and were pushed back by the regime with unprecedented violence.

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https://www.europarl.europa.eu/news/en/headlines/society/20200917STO87301/

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Friday, September 18, 2020

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Community organizing, Nonviolent resistance, Activism

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In response to the allegations of electoral fraud, large peaceful protests have erupted across the country and were pushed back by the regime with unprecedented violence.
Meanwhile, a Coordination Council was established to represent the civic nation of Belarus and to facilitate a peaceful transfer of power.
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