Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko is celebrating 30 years in power, making him one of the world's longest-serving leaders. Lukashenko, often referred to as 'Europe's last dictator,' has maintained his grip on Belarus through a combination of repression, Soviet-style economic policies, and close ties with Russia.
Since coming to power in 1994, Lukashenko has faced widespread allegations of rigging elections, suppressing dissent, and human rights abuses. His regime has been marked by violent crackdowns on protests, with thousands of political opponents jailed or forced into exile.
