Belarus: Widespread Protests in Minsk After President Lukashenko Is Hastily Sworn In
WORLD Several people were injured after water cannons were fired and more than ten people had been taken into custody. Reuters WORLD…
Lukashenko abruptly sworn in, Belarus opposition calls for more protests
By Andrei Makhovsky MINSK (Reuters) – Ignoring calls for an end to his 26-year grip on power, President Alexander Lukashenko of…
Belarus opens criminal case against opposition leaders
The Belarus chief prosecutor has launched a criminal case against opposition leaders, accusing them of trying to seize power. The…
Belarus: Mass protest eclipses defiant Belarus leader’s rally
Svetlana Tikhanovskaya Media captionLarge crowds of anti-government demonstrators rallied in the capital Tens of thousands of opponents of Belarusian President…
Belarus protests: ‘We can breathe for the first time in our lives’
By Abdujalil AbdurasulovBBC News, Minsk There is a sense of euphoria on the streets in Belarus. Thousands of people gather…