Belarusian Elections as a Farce

The recent elections in Belarus represent a clear farce, executed merely to reinforce President Alexander Lukashenko's grip on power. Winning a reported 86.82% of the votes in a system where all candidates were pre-approved by the regime underscores the lack of true democratic processes. The atmosphere of fear has stifled any potential opposition, with the state increasingly repressing independent media and civil society since the mass protests following the 2020 elections. This electoral exercise has been labeled as 'a military electoral campaign,' emphasizing the notion that the results were predetermined long before the ballots were cast.