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After Sviatlana Cichanouskaya, considered the favorite of the opposition, lost the elections, which are considered rigged, and is now in Lithuania, protesters take to the streets again.
Belarusian security structures are also preparing for this. At around 8pm, the Russian edition of bbc.com reported that a large number of forces were mobilizing at the main possible picket locations (near Pushkin metro station, near Riga shopping center, near Museum of the Great Patriotic War).
Protests in Belarus on August 11
Journalist arrests are also a common part of these protests and clashes with officials. The video captures officers trying to expel one of the journalists with equipment. https://twitter.com/glbfinanshaber/status/1293256967499243520
Arrests in the Pushkin metro station area The Belarusian militia, preparing for a possible third night of riots on Tuesday after the disputed presidential elections, detained 12 bystanders in Minsk without using force, the Tut news portal reported .by. (local and Lithuanian time), vans appeared to transport the detainees, the children were sitting in them, “says the report. guys who were surrounded by officers from force structures. The boys said they were arrested. According to them, some were carrying flowers, others just walked the subway. [stotį]”Writes Tut.by. According to the portal, during the incident they also detained a man who was passing by. This place is one of the main protest sites in Minsk. As reported by bbc.
com correspondents, the militia site was very concentrated, vigilant riots
police, army of the Ministry of the Interior of Belarus
special forces patrol the shipyards. One of them was also recorded on the Dozhd channel footage. https://twitter.com/tvrain/status/1293243971787948032
Capkala urges the international community to recognize Cichanouska as the presidential companion of Belarus’ president-elect, Sviatlan Cichanouskaya, and his election staff member Veranika Capkala, on Tuesday called on the international community to recognize Czaranouska as president of the world. chaos in progress, to help stop the bloodshed. Recognize Sviatlan as the only legitimately elected president, “Capkala said in a video posted on the Telegram platform” Strana dlia žizni “(” Country for life “). He also called for help to free political prisoners and hold” democratic elections. free. “” Please help the people of Belarus, “said Cichanouskaya’s ally. Capkala also appealed to the Belarusian security forces and riot police to end violence against protesters. Valero Capkala, the wife of the unregistered presidential candidate Minsk, also addressed S. Cichanouskaya: I want to assure you that I personally and Valer Capkala support you. We understand that on August 9 Lukashenko lost the presidential elections. You are the only legitimate president of the country, Sviatlana Cichanouskaya “.
Maxim Solopov, a correspondent for the Latvian-based portal Meduza, was released after protests in Minsk. This was announced on Tuesday by the Russian Embassy in Belarus, reports meduza.io. head. M. Solopov intends to go to the doctor already in Moscow. Solopov was arrested on Sunday night, approximately early evening during the protests in central Minsk. According to witnesses, the journalist was beaten by officials during the arrest. Just before his arrest, Solopov reported on the events on Volodarskovo Street, near the Gorky Theater. Solopov then reported on the actions of the officials when they blocked the street and fired tear gas at the crowd.
EU: Belarus Elections Not Free, Country Threatens Sanctions The European Union said Tuesday that Belarus’ presidential elections over the weekend were “neither free nor fair.” However, without progress on human rights and the rule of law, EU-Belarus relations can only deteriorate, “said Joseph Borrell, head of foreign policy, on behalf of the EU.” It is in this context that we will assess the response of the Belarusian authorities to the current situation. and will carry out a comprehensive analysis of the EU’s relations with Belarus, “it said. The statement said the bloc could” take action against those responsible for the violence, unjustified arrests and falsification of the election results. ” During the election campaign, the people of Belarus demonstrated their desire for democratic change, “Borrell said. Thousands of people have been arrested and the repression of freedom of assembly, the media and expression has intensified.” Belarusian authorities to immediately and unconditionally release all detainees. Additionally, credible reports from local observers show that the electoral process did not meet the international standards expected of an OSCE (Organization for Security and Safety) member state. Cooperation in Europe), “said the EU’s head of diplomacy. He noted that “the people of Belarus deserve better.” Borrell called on Belarusian political leaders to “engage in a genuine and inclusive dialogue with the general public to prevent further violence.”
The first clashes between protesters and officials are reported in Brest. https://twitter.com/iamdarksido/status/1293228050906263552
Minsk authorities prepare for another night of protests, task force reports
Minsk authorities are preparing for another night of protests on Tuesday night, with witnesses reporting special teams on the streets.
At that time, the press service of the metropolitan area of the capital reported that, to guarantee the safety of passengers, starting at 6 p.m. 15 minutes. Six stations were closed and no trains were transported.
Information appeared on social media that some restaurants and shops in Minsk were closed at 6 p.m. closed.
According to the news portal tut.by, officers of the special forces are waiting at the Pushkinskaya metro station and there are cars full of soldiers nearby. The movement of people and transportation is not hindered.
Minsk tonight. Belarus is showing us what to do if a dictator steals an election.pic.twitter.com/x2RhaRYibr
– Joshua Potash (@JoshuaPotash) August 9, 2020
The protests reportedly took place on August 9 and 10 in Minsk and in many other cities in the country. The security forces used special means, such as incendiary grenades, to dispel those gathered. More than 5,000 were arrested. persons.
More than 2,000 people have been arrested in Belarus during the protests on the last day. persons
More than 2,000 people have been arrested in Belarus in the last day for participating in unauthorized protests. people, the Interior Ministry said Tuesday.
“In total, more than 2,000 people were arrested in the country. people, among others, who participated in unauthorized massive events ”, says the report of the Ministry of the Interior.
“On the night of August 10-11, the homes of citizens’ gatherings were observed in a chain of cities, the most massive: in Minsk, Brest, Magiliave and Navapolock.” There has been an open resistance to the forces of the order, numerous attacks on police officers and damage to vehicles, “the ministry said.
“The illegal actions resulted in the injuries of 21 employees of the internal affairs authorities and soldiers of the internal forces; five of them were hospitalized, ”said the representatives of the Interior Ministry.
“In Minsk, groups of citizens maneuvered smoke grenades and bottles of incendiary liquid. On the roads of the capital, some drivers deliberately disrupted traffic by stopping for no reason and using a sound signal. There have been cases where traffic has been blocked. by specially created obstacles, ”says the report.
“Minsk and Navapolacke [saugumo pajėgos] they were forced to actively use special measures to prevent illegal activities, ”the ministry reported.
The protests and clashes between their participants and the security forces took place in the country for the second consecutive night.
The demonstrations began when the Central Election Commission, loyal to Aliaksandr Lukashenko, announced that he had been re-elected for another term with an overwhelming advantage, while opposition candidate Sviatlana Cichanouskaya was in second place.
The opposition does not recognize their victory.
According to the Belarusian Interior Ministry, the clashes on Monday night affected about 100 people: 39 law enforcement officers and more than 50 civilians. About 3,000 people were detained overnight from Sunday to Monday for participation in unauthorized actions. people, about a thousand of them in Minsk.
On Tuesday night, the Interior Ministry reported one death.
On Tuesday morning, it became clear that S. Cichanouskaya had left Belarus and arrived in Lithuania.
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