Lukashenka Tightens Security In Run-Up To Elections
February 21, 2006
Belarusian police inspect a minibus carrying members of a Swedish political party earlier this month (RFE/RL)
Lukashenka accused Western nations of seeking to interfere in the country's internal affairs. He urged police to work "preemptively" to ensure stability ahead of the 19 March vote. He didn't go into details.
Lukashenka is seeking a third term in office in an election that the United States, the European Union, and Belarus's opposition say is not likely to be fair.
(AP)