Opposition fails to win any seats
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From Times Wire Reports
The head of Belarus’ election commission said no opposition candidate won a seat in parliament, with nearly all districts counted.
The election was seen as a major test of authoritarian President Alexander Lukashenko’s commitment to democratic reforms. Opposition leaders have alleged that the vote was rigged, despite promises by Lukashenko that international standards would be followed.
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