The European Union's foreign policy chief, Javier Solana, earlier today warned Belarusian authorities that they would meet "strong international reaction" if they used violence against peaceful demonstrators.
Belarus's main opposition candidate, Alyaksandr Milinkevich, has called on supporters to rally in Minsk tomorrow.
The European Union has stepped up pressure on Lukashenka to ensure that the upcoming polls will be fair and democratic.
The EU Commission on March 16 warned it could lengthen the list of six Belarusian officials already barred from entering EU territory if the election is rigged.
(Belta, Reuters)
Belarus Votes 2006
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