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In mid-August last year, Alexander Pylchenko made comments that would later change his life and end his career. The lawyer was speaking as protests were erupting in ex-Soviet state Belarus over a disputed presidential election. Alexander Lukashenko, dubbed Europe's last dictator, was declared to have picked up 80% of votes in the August 9 poll. His critics cried foul and accused him of rigging the election. Thousands poured onto the streets. Then came a police crackdown on protesters. “I made remarks [to the press] on the unprecedented violence used by the police and security forces against...

€29.90 FIDE Press Release, January 18, 2021 Considering that the conditions under which a hybrid tournament is played are very similar to those of "over the board events", having these events rated has always been a possible - and desirable - outcome.  After receiving some additional input from the Qualification Commission, and adding some minor amendments to the first version of the regulations, the FIDE Council has approved that hybrid competitions are officially rated in equal terms with traditional games.  As stated in point 0.2 of the newly approved regulations, "The ...

Belarus: Preliminary Report on the Disbarment of Alexander Pylchenko The Center finds that Mr. Pylchenko was disbarred in what appears to be a violation of national and international law standards, further undermining the rule of law in Belarus. Share: Alexander Pylchenko is a former Chair of the Minsk City Bar Association with thirty years of experience as a practicing attorney. Photo Courtesy: Alexander Pylchenko EXECUTIVE SUMMARY On October 16, 2020, Alexander Pylchenko was disbarred for speaking to the press about human rights violations in Belarus. Mr. Pylchenko is a former Chair of...