MOSCOW—Belarus President Alexander Lukashenko, one of Europe’s longest-serving leaders, is facing an unprecedented challenge from a 37-year-old newcomer ahead of Sunday’s presidential election, a sign of the groundswell of frustration with Mr. Lukashenko’s 26-year reign. Svetlana Tikhanovskaya has tapped Belarusians’ anger over allegations of human rights abuses, economic stagnation, and Mr. Lukashenko’s erratic handling of the coronavirus crisis. The widespread frustration has pushed tens of thousands of people to take to...

Source: Wall Street Journal August 05, 2020 20:36 UTC