Thousands March in Minsk as Election Protests Continue

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3 年前

Protests over the presidential election in Belarus continued as “thousands” took to the streets of Minsk on August 14, local media reported.

Anti-government protests ignited after it was announced on August 9 that President Alexander Lukashenko was re-elected for a sixth term. He has been in power since 1994.

The main opposition candidate, Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya, claimed the vote was rigged.

This video shows a stream of protesters walking through Minsk near the October Square area.

Local media said protesters were calling for the release of political prisoners, the removal of Lukashenko, and a new election process. Credit: Tut.by via Storyful