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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India:
Maria Kalesnikava is an opposition figure in Belarus who was also released during the negotiations.
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Norway:
Maria Kalesnikava is an opposition figure who was released from prison by Lukashenko.
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Norway:
Maria Kalesnikava is an opposition figure who was released from prison by Lukashenko.
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Moldova:
Maria Kalesnikava is a musician and leader of the massive anti-Lukashenko protests in 2020.
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Latvia:
Maria Kalesnikava is mentioned as a potential new leader in the Belarusian opposition.
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Denmark:
Maria Kalesnikava was released after five years of mistreatment as a political prisoner in Belarus.
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Australia:
Kalesnikava, a leader of mass protests against Lukashenko in 2020, was among the large group taken by bus to Ukraine.
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Romania:
Maria Kalesnikava is a leader of the opposition in Belarus who was released from prison.
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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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