Since Alexander Lukashenko became President in 1994, the country has held sporadic elections. The Sunday vote was ostensibly for the Presidency.

Photos: Clashes Mar Elections in Belarus

Authoritarian President Lukashenko is re-elected for yet another term, but demonstrators protesting the results and an opposition candidate are beaten and arrested

West Decries Elections in Belarus

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