The women at the forefront of the rebellion against Alexander Lukashenko and profile Joe Biden’s history-making running-mate.
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Belarusian president Alexander Lukashenko revelled in his reputation as “Europe’s last dictator”. But after 26 years of rule in the former Soviet republic, another rigged election on 9 August saw Belarusians take to the streets. Heckled by workers at a state-owned factory on Monday and facing strikes by workers, including at the state TV network, the 65-year-old is on the brink. Key reasons for that are the female politicians who have led the action – including opposition leader Svetlana Tikhanovskaya – and the “women in white” who have made a quietly striking stand against the gruesome violence doled out by state forces. Shaun Walker meets some of them.
Continue reading…The women at the forefront of the rebellion against Alexander Lukashenko and profile Joe Biden’s history-making running-mate. To get the Guardian Weekly delivered to your home, click hereBelarusian president Alexander Lukashenko revelled in his reputation as “Europe’s last dictator”. But after 26 years of rule in the former Soviet republic, another rigged election on 9 August saw Belarusians take to the streets. Heckled by workers at a state-owned factory on Monday and facing strikes by workers, including at the state TV network, the 65-year-old is on the brink. Key reasons for that are the female politicians who have led the action – including opposition leader Svetlana Tikhanovskaya – and the “women in white” who have made a quietly striking stand against the gruesome violence doled out by state forces. Shaun Walker meets some of them. Continue reading…