Q&A: Parliamentary election in Belarus

Belarusians go to the polls on 23 September to elect the lower chamber of parliament, the House of Representatives.

The campaign has been lacklustre with many observers regarding a result in favour of the authorities as a foregone conclusion.

One unknown this time, however, is turnout.

Why does Belarus matter?

Does parliament matter?

But there is an opposition boycott, right?

Has the campaign struck any sparks?

Will voters even notice the boycott?

Any evidence of dirty tricks?

Given the boycotts and opposition divisions, does the government have anything at all to fear from this vote?

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