Belarus protesters defy government warning against march in Minsk
Authorities sealed off roads and deployed heavy vehicles as tens of thousands protest against Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko
06 September 2020 - 21:12
Minsk — Tens of thousands of people marched through Minsk on Sunday calling on Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko to step down, in mass demonstrations that showed no sign of abating nearly a month after an election his opponents say was rigged.
Columns of protesters defied a government warning to march in front of soldiers and military vehicles. They waved red-and-white opposition flags and shouted “go away” and “you're a rat”...
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