Belarus opposition stands united, key figure says amid strategy rift

Pavel Latushko, a prominent member of the Belarusian opposition council, speaks with Reuters during an interview in Warsaw, Poland September 3, 2020. REUTERS/Kacper Pempel

WARSAW (Reuters) - The Belarusian opposition remain united in wanting to hold new elections and stop human rights abuses, a member of an opposition council said on Thursday, after a rare public disagreement about how to unseat President Alexander Lukashenko.

Lukashenko faces the biggest challenge of his 26-year rule since claiming victory in an election last month that opponents say was rigged. Lukashenko denies electoral fraud and shows no sign of backing down despite the threat of Western sanctions.