Viktar Babaryka
Viktar Babaryka is a Belarusian banker and politician who gained significant attention during the 2020 presidential elections as a candidate challenging incumbent President Alexander Lukashenko. His campaign focused on anti-corruption and economic reforms, gaining a large following among voters. Babaryka was arrested prior to the elections and has been labeled a political prisoner, highlighting the ongoing repression of opposition figures in Belarus.
Born on Aug 10, 1963 (62 years old)
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Sweden:
Viktar Babaryka was a political prisoner interrogated by the security services during the protests against Alexandr Lukasjenko.
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Canada:
Viktar Babaryka is a leading opposition candidate who received a 14-year jail sentence and was barred from running against Lukashenko.
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Sweden:
Viktar Babaryka is a leading figure in the Belarusian opposition who is currently imprisoned.
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Sweden:
Viktar Babaryka is another opposition leader who was imprisoned during the protests against Lukashenko.
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Slovakia:
Viktar Babaryka is a former banker and perceived main rival of Alexander Lukashenko who is still imprisoned.
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Lithuania:
Viktar Babaryka was a candidate in the 2020 presidential elections and is currently imprisoned.
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Belarus:
Viktar Babaryka was mentioned as another political prisoner Protasevich visited.
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Belarus:
Viktar Babaryka is also mentioned as being in a harsh prison regime.
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