Lukashenko’s new program: write that I am now the owner

This happened during Lukashenko’s visit to the Minsk Special Forces Militia Squad in the Minsk City Executive Committee.

The country’s propaganda agency reports that “the decision to award the head of state in this manner was made by the council of platoon commanders.” Usually the black beret is served only after a certain test. After listening to a congratulatory speech, Lukashenko said that it was unlikely that he would be able to pass the tests.

Dmitry Balaba, the OMON head of the Minsk City Executive Committee, then explained to him that he was granted the right to wear a special beret by merit according to the law.

“You were with us in combat, so now you are a full-fledged OMON soldier,” Balaba assured.

Mr. Lukashenko thanked him and kissed the beret.

“You must write to your Pul Pervogo (the government-sympathetic Telegram channel) that I am now the owner,” Lukashenko told one of the journalists.

OMON forces have become infamous in recent months for using brutal force against peaceful protesters on the streets of Belarus.

Not only are the detained protesters talking about the torture that is taking place, but stories of various kinds have already emerged that they have been raped.

In the early days of the protests, a large number of almost 7,000 people were detained as the militia brutally tried to quell the demonstrations. -People. Hundreds of protesters were injured and hospitalized, and there were also many reports of beatings, torture and psychological violence against detainees.

The released detainees said they had been beaten without food, water or medical assistance, and denied sleep.

According to the Viasna Human Rights Center, some 30,000 people have been detained in the country since the protests began. people.

Mr. Lukashenko continued his demonstration at OMON headquarters on Wednesday. Here he stated that he would not retire until the last owner had ordered him to leave.

Not only that, he accused opponents who had gone abroad of intrigues against the country.

“The rebellion, the blitzkrieg or the color revolution failed. Therefore, the failed “fighters” sitting in warm foreign ministries keep thinking of new intrigues against our state, according to them, in the interest of the Belarusian people. Just don’t watch it. These actors specifically imagine and understand politics, “Lukashenko said during a visit to the Minsk headquarters on Wednesday.

“Instead of seeking a constructive alternative, a fair and open fight for the sympathies of the people, the opposition calls for street battles,” said the unrecognized Western president, accusing opponents of trying “to question the legitimacy of state institutions, wives and relatives ”.

“At the same time, they call themselves patriots, although they openly seek to disrupt the economy, remove the current constitutional situation and destroy the country,” Lukashenko said.

For the fifth month in a row, Belarus has been plagued by massive protests over the presidential elections on August 9, which Lukashenko has ruled the country since 1994. The opposition and Western democracies consider these elections to be rigged.

The protesters are demanding the resignation of Lukashenko, the release of political prisoners and new elections.