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The European Parliament demanded "broad sanctions" on Belarus

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Belarusian leader Alexander Lukashenko should no longer be recognized as president from November when his term expires, the European Parliament said on Thursday, calling for European Union economic sanctions to be imposed on him.

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Reuters

Lukashenko should not be recognized as Belarus president after November, EU lawmakers say

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CBC News

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4 years ago·Canada

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The Star Kuala Lumpur

Lukashenko should not be recognised as Belarus president after November - EU lawmakers

BRUSSELS (Reuters) - Belarusian leader Alexander Lukashenko should no longer be recognised as president from November when his term expires, the European Parliament said on Thursday, calling for European Union economic sanctions to be imposed on him.

4 years ago·Malaysia

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