MOSCOW, Jan 27 (KUNA) -- Belarusian Central Election Commission (CEC) announced Alexander Lukashenko president for a seventh term after winning the elections with a sweeping majority of 86.82 percent.
Local media outlets reported that around 6.9 million put in their votes to elect their new president out of five competing candidates.
Belarusian law declares a candidate the winner should more than 50 percent of the vote attained.
Observers consider Lukashenko's win an extension to his three-decade rule; a continuation of his political and economic policies in managing the country. (end) dan.aai