Protests in Belarus detained more than 70 people – Belarus – Minsk – protest – Detention



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Belarus, Sunday, October 18, 2020 18:36

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More than 70 people arrested today in protests in Belarus

Photo: protests in Minsk (nn. By)

Dozens of people have been arrested in Belarus in today’s protests against the Alexander Lukashenko regime. According to estimates by human rights activists, at least 72 people were arrested.

This was reported by the Belarusian human rights organization Viasna.

The arrests were carried out in Vitebsk, Brest, Dzerzhinsk, Svetlogorsk, but most of the detainees in Minsk.

In addition, the arrest of the journalist from the television channel “Belsat” Ales Lyubyanchuk is known. According to the TV channel, he is in one of the Minsk territorial police departments.

A protocol was drawn up against the journalist for failure to comply with the requirements of a law enforcement officer.

Let us remind you that protest actions in Belarus resumed today. In Minsk, protesters marched through the streets of the city. In the morning, special teams and security forces were brought to the Belarusian capital.

Internet interruptions were observed during the protests in Minsk. Belarusian operators explained why they restricted access to the network.

In addition, the Minsk security forces used special means to disperse the protesters. The police also fired rubber bullets into the air.

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