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Belarus Sets Presidential Election for 19 December. Belarus lawmakers on Tuesday voted to hold a presidential election on December 19. The date was approved by 108 of 110 deputies in the Parliament. Eight Politicians Reaffirmed Their Intention to Run for the Post Following the Belarusian Parliament's decision regarding the date for the presidential elections, eight Belarusian politicians reaffirmed their intention to run for presidency. At the same time, some representatives of the democratic forces in the country remain undecided whether they will put forth their candidates. Among those who have already made up their mind are the leader of the Liberal Democratic Party, Syarhei Gaidukevich, Deputy Chairman of the Belarusian Party of the Greens, Yury Glushakou, and Deputy Chairman of the United Civil Party, Jaraslau Ramanchuk. As reported previously by Telegraf, on September 14, the leader of the "European Belarus" civil campaign, Andrei Sannikau, confirmed his intention to participate in presidential elections. The leader of the "Tell the truth!" civil campaign, Uladzimir Niaklajeu, is also ready to participate in the presidential race. The politician declared that democratic forces have great chances to win at the upcoming elections.

• Месца выхаду: Brussels
• Дата выхаду: 2010-09-20
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