Maryja Kalesnikava
Maryja Kalesnikava is a prominent Belarusian political activist and one of the key figures in the opposition movement against President Alexander Lukashenko. She gained international attention during the 2020 presidential elections in Belarus, where she was a member of the coordination council aimed at facilitating a peaceful transfer of power. Kalesnikava has been known for her strong advocacy for democracy and human rights in Belarus. In September 2020, she was arrested and charged with various offenses, and her case has drawn significant attention from global human rights organizations. Her determination and courage have made her a symbol of resistance against authoritarian rule in Belarus.
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Finland | 1 | 5.00 | 0.18% | +0% | 5,540,718 | 9,807 | $272,000 | 481$ |
| Totals | 1 | 5,540,718 | 9,807 | $272,000 | 481$ |
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Finland:
Maryja Kalesnikava is noted as a campaign coordinator for Babarykan and a political prisoner.
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Slovakia:
Maryja Kalesnikava is a close associate of Sviatlana Cichanovskaya and a charismatic leader of the mass protests in 2020.
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Lithuania:
Maryja Kalesnikava is one of the prominent leaders of the Belarusian protests.
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Slovakia:
Maryja Kalesnikava is recognized as a leader of the protests in 2020 and is also a political prisoner in Belarus.
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Belarus:
Kalesnikava is also mentioned as a political prisoner whose release could impact the opposition's strength.
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