Will Lukashenko fall?
Why Europe’s last dictator is shaking badly
Alexander Lukashenko has been in power in Belarus for 30 years. The autocrat, notorious as Europe's last dictator, suppresses all opposition with an iron hand. However, there are increasing signs that his regime of terror is shaking. Krone+ reveals just how close an end to his tyranny is.
Nobody can get past him. The crazy cult of personality surrounding ruler Alexander Lukashenko knows no bounds on Belarusian state television. The president is in the news every day and featured in countless documentaries to mark his summer of anniversaries. This is because Europe's last dictator was first elected president exactly 30 years ago - on July 10, 1994. The tyrant also celebrated his 70th birthday at the end of August. However, the man with the distinctive moustache only has limited reason to celebrate.
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