Another Day Of Massive Protests In Belarus

Reuters: At least 100,000 Belarus protesters flood streets to demand end of Lukashenko

MOSCOW (Reuters) - At least 100,000 Belarusian protesters took to the streets of Minsk on Sunday in one of the biggest demonstrations yet against President Alexander Lukashenko after he claimed a landslide victory in an election his opponents say was rigged.

As public anger continued to build against Lukashenko, who has ruled the former Soviet nation for 26 years, Moscow offered him support by saying it would send paratroopers to Belarus for “Slavic Brotherhood” joint drills.

A wave of protests has swept Belarus since the Aug. 9 presidential election, which demonstrators say was actually won by Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya. Key opposition figures have since either been jailed or fled the country, with Tsikhanouskaya now in Lithuania.

Lukashenko denies the election was rigged and has said foreign powers are behind the protests.

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More News On Another Day Of Massive Protests In Belarus

Belarus protests enter 6th week, still demand leader resign -- AP
Belarus: 100,000 join rally against Lukashenko on eve of Putin showdown -- The Guardian
Tens Of Thousands March In Belarusian Capital, Defying Threats And Detentions -- RFE
Belarus: 400 protesters detained during 'March of Heroes' -- DW
Tens of Thousands Rally in Belarus Despite Mass Arrests -- Moscow Times/AFP
Embattled Belarus Leader Beset by More Protests Before Putin Summit -- New York Times
Belarus police detain 250 protesters in Minsk as crowds swell-- Al Jazeera