Belarusian Opposition: "Political Wall" in Belarus Will Crumble

Long-time ruler Lukashenko clings to power despite popular unrest and international condemnation

Growing domestic dissent and international pressure may finally bring down Belarus' authoritarian regime

The Belarusian opposition is confident that the "political wall" in Belarus will crumble, despite the long-time ruler Alexander Lukashenko's clinging to power despite popular unrest and international condemnation.

Lukashenko, who has ruled Belarus for 26 years, has been accused of rigging elections, suppressing dissent, and violating human rights. In 2020, following a disputed presidential election, mass protests erupted across Belarus, with hundreds of thousands of people taking to the streets to demand Lukashenko's resignation.

Lukashenko responded to the protests with a violent crackdown, which resulted in the arrest of thousands of people and the torture of many others. However, the opposition has remained defiant, and protests have continued throughout 2021.

In addition to domestic dissent, Lukashenko is also facing increasing international pressure. The European Union and the United States have imposed sanctions on Belarus, and Lukashenko has been isolated from many of his former allies.

The opposition is confident that the combination of domestic dissent and international pressure will eventually bring down Lukashenko's regime. "The political wall in Belarus will crumble," said Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya, the exiled leader of the Belarusian opposition.

"Lukashenko has lost all legitimacy, and he is only holding on to power through violence and intimidation. But the Belarusian people are not afraid, and they will not give up until they achieve their freedom."