Belarus opposition vows to fight on as President Lukashenko faces backlash over 'rigged' victory

The brutal police crackdown is likely to complicate efforts to men ties with the West

The opposition in Belarus yesterday accused President Alexander Lukashenko of rigging a landslide re-election victory after violent clashes between police and protesters sparked a European backlash, with Germany leading the call for new sanctions on his discredited regime.

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