Maria Kalesnikava
Maria Kalesnikava is a prominent Belarusian opposition leader and activist known for her role in the protests against President Alexander Lukashenko's regime following the disputed 2020 presidential election. As a member of the Coordination Council, she played a crucial role in organizing peaceful demonstrations and advocating for democratic reforms in Belarus. Kalesnikava was arrested in September 2020 while attempting to prevent her own forced exile and has since been imprisoned, becoming a symbol of the struggle for democracy and human rights in Belarus. Her courageous actions have garnered international attention and support, highlighting the ongoing fight against authoritarianism in the country.
Born on Apr 24, 1982 (43 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canada | 1 | 9.00 | 0.09% | +0% | 38,005,238 | 33,192 | $1,700,000 | 1,485$ |
| United Kingdom | 1 | 9.00 | 0.05% | +0% | 67,886,011 | 31,429 | $2,700,000 | 1,250$ |
| Sweden | 1 | 8.00 | 0.09% | +0% | 10,099,265 | 8,714 | $530,000 | 457$ |
| Ireland | 1 | 7.00 | 0.09% | +0% | 5,030,000 | 4,491 | $5,100 | 5$ |
| Totals | 4 | 121,020,514 | 77,826 | $4,935,100 | 3,197$ |
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Recent Mentions
Canada:
Kalesnikava, a leader of mass protests against Lukashenko in 2020, was among the large group taken by bus to Ukraine.
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United Kingdom:
Maria Kalesnikava is a leading opposition figure and one of a trio of women who led 2020 protests against Lukashenko.
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Ireland:
Maria Kalesnikava became one of the public faces of pro-democracy protests and was jailed for 11 years in 2021.
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Sweden:
Maria Kalesnikava is a prominent opposition politician who has been pardoned.
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Sweden:
Maria Kalesnikava supported Svjatlana Tsichanouskaja's campaign and is currently imprisoned.
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Sweden:
Maria Kalesnikava is one of the opposition leaders imprisoned by Lukashenko.
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Guyana:
Opposition politician Maria Kalesnikava remains behind bars despite the release of other prisoners.
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