Belarus polls show systemic limits to reform
This vote was better run than previous ones but it does not signify real change
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- Pro-Lukashenka parties do better
- Opposition fields more candidates
- Opposition split on participation
- A somewhat fairer process
- Qualified approval
- Doing the minimum
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_350.jpg "A woman casts her ballot during a parliamentary election, Belarus (Reuters/Vasily Fedosenko)")