Another Sunday, Another Massive Demonstration Against Belarus President Lukashenko

 

Euronews: Belarus: 100,000 take to the streets to protest against Lukashenko 

More than 100,000 people marched in Belarus' capital for the ninth straight Sunday to protest against the country's authoritarian leader, who won his sixth term in office in an election widely seen as rigged.

The demonstrators demanded the resignation of President Alexander Lukashenko, and freedom for political prisoners. Police used water cannons in an attempt to disperse the crowds, but the protesters remained undeterred. 

One video from the rally showed a group of protesters approaching a water cannon vehicle, opening a hatch on its side and removing pieces from inside the vehicle. Media reports say the water cannon malfunctioned after that and drove away. 

The Viasna human rights centre said that about 120,000 took part in a rally on Sunday. 

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 More News On The Unrest In Belarus 

Over 100,000 march in Belarus against authoritarian leader -- AP 

Tens of thousands rally in Minsk, police use water cannon -- Reuters 

Belarus police fire water cannon, detain anti-Lukashenko protesters -- France 24 

Belarus protests: Police fire water cannons, detain Minsk demonstrators -- DW 

Tens of Thousands March In Minsk Demanding Release of Belarusian Political Prisoners -- RFE 

Over 200 people reportedly detained during protests in Belarus -- TASS 

Police use water cannon to disperse mass anti-Lukashenko rally -- Al Jazeera 

WATCH as police water cannon turns into FOUNTAIN after reportedly being 'modified' by Belarusian protesters -- RT 

Belarus opposition leader to ask Merkel about upping pressure on Lukashenko -- The Guardian Undercover with the heroic women fighting to topple Europe's last dictator: IAN BIRRELL joins protesters including great-grandmothers and teenagers risking savage beatings from Belarus's secret police -- Daily Mail