Svetlana Tsikhanouskaya
Svetlana Tsikhanouskaya is a prominent Belarusian opposition leader and former presidential candidate known for her role in the protests against the disputed 2020 presidential election results. After her husband, a leading opposition figure, was imprisoned, she emerged as a key figure in the fight for democracy in Belarus, advocating for human rights and political reforms. Tsikhanouskaya has garnered international support and attention for her efforts to challenge the authoritarian regime of Aleksander Lukashenko, often calling for solidarity and action from the global community.
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Svetlana Tsikhanouskaya is recognized as a recent winner of the Politiken Freedom Prize.
»Kan man dække en krig, samtidig med at man dækker sin egen regering kritisk?«
Denmark· 2026-02-21
Svetlana Tsikhanouskaya is also among the recent winners of the Freedom Prize.
De blev født ud af en stor skandale. Nu modtager de Politikens FrihedsprisDenmark· 2026-02-13
Svetlana Tsikhanouskaya briefly commented on her family's situation, stating she does not provide details for safety reasons.
Дети Тихановских переехали в США
Belarus· 2026-01-16
Svetlana Tsikhanouskaya took over the opposition cause after her husband's jailing.
Belarus opposition leader freed after nearly five years in jail – The Irish Times
Ireland· 2025-06-22
Svetlana Tsikhanouskaya took over the opposition cause after her husband's jailing.
‘My husband is free!’ Belarus opposition leader freed after nearly five years in jail | Belarus
United Kingdom· 2025-06-21Svetlana Tsikhanouskaya is a leader of the Belarusian democratic opposition.
Oppositiojohtaja Svjatlana Tsihanouskajan mies vapautui vankilasta
Finland· 2025-06-21
Svetlana Tsikhanouskaya is the leader of the Belarusian opposition who expressed optimism about the release of detainees.
Bielorrússia liberta três detidos, incluindo um cidadão dos EUA e um jornalista | Bielorrússia
Portugal· 2025-02-13
