Belarus president's main rival detained before election, lawyers say
![](https://r58b8e.a2cdn1.secureserver.net/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/worldnewsdyil2auoc8za.gif?time=1719742534)
Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko’s main rival has been detained for questioning in a crackdown on opponents before an Aug. 9 presidential election, lawyers for the detained candidate said on Thursday.