Wednesday, February 15, 2012

Belarus

Police In Minsk Break Up Protest Demonstration

A street in Minsk today (Bymedia.net)

April 7, 2006 -- Belarusian police broke up a demonstration by some 50 opposition activists in central Minsk today, detaining at least two people.

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April 07, 2006

The AP reports the activists were demonstrating against the inauguration of President Alyaksandr Lukashenka for a third term, due tomorrow.

They say the vote was flawed.

(AP)

Minsk, March 25

THE AUTHORITIES GET TOUGH: RFE/RL's Belarus Service filed these images from the police action against the March 25 demonstration in Minsk. Photographs by Maks Kapran.

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THE COMPLETE PICTURE: Click on the image to view a dedicated page with news, analysis, and background information about the Belarusian presidential ballot.

COVERAGE IN BELARUSIAN: Click on the image to view RFE/RL's coverage of the election campaign in Belarusian and to listen to RFE/RL's Belarusian Service.

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