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epa08555271 Belarusian opposition presidential candidate Svetlana Tikhanovskaya (L) raises her fist next to Maria Kolesnikova (R), a representative of non-registered presidential candidate Victor Babariko, during a campaign rally in Minsk, Belarus, 19 July 2020. The 38-year-old Tikhanovskaya is vying to replace incumbent President Alexander Lukashenko, who has been firmly ensconced in power since the collapse of the Eastern bloc, serving six consecutive terms since the presidential office was established in 1994. Tikhanovskaya submitted more than 100,000 signatures to appear on the ballot as a self-nominated candidate. Her husband, dissident blogger Siarhei Tsikhanouski, faces up to three years in prison on disputed public disorder charges after being arrested at a protest. The presidential election in Belarus is scheduled to take place on 09 August 2020. EPA/TATYANA ZENKOVICH