Belarusian citizens living in Lithuania vote in presidential elections



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As the SNB informed the Belarusian representation, the vote takes place at the embassy premises in the capital from 8 am. in the morning until 8 p.m. In the afternoon.

In a preliminary vote earlier this week, 88 people expressed their will from August 4-6.

Volunteers who conducted the electoral poll in Vilnius claim that more than 400 people have registered to vote at the Belarusian embassy.

According to the data of the Migration Department, 21 thousand people currently have a residence permit in Lithuania. 131 Belarusian national, five of whom have obtained asylum.

Alexander Lukashenko, the 65-year-old Belarusian president who has been in power for nearly three decades, seeks to secure a chance to serve as head of state for a sixth term in Sunday’s election, as public anger grows over his government.

Lukashenko’s regime cracked down on the opposition in the run-up to the vote, with many protesters arrested and some aspiring to run as candidates.



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