Ahead of Belarus’ March 19th presidential elections, President Alexander Lukashenko is accused of stifling the news media, producing an "information black hole." In contrast to previous election years, technology is allowing citizens the opportunity to the bypass traditional media and access unfiltered information.

With newspapers, radio, and television under state control, the Belarusian opposition is using new technologies to get their voices heard -- in particular the Internet. All the presidential candidates have launched websites, which provide news and discussion forums. However, this information has trouble reaching past Belarus’ digital divide.

Perhaps reaching a broader audience is an EU- funded radio station that began broadcasting into Belarus ahead of elections to offer "independent" news.

For tech junkies, this will be an election to keep an eye on. Even after the votes have been counted tech will continue to inform Belarusians, and potentially help them mobilize. Reportedly, the opposition has plans to use SMS to mobilize voters if they feel the election has been rigged.

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