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Thousands of Belarusians have refused to go to work and demand Lukashenka’s departure (photo illustrative) (Photo: REUTERS / Stringer)
On Monday, October 26, a large-scale national strike is taking place in Belarus, the largest since the start of protests in this country since the summer presidential elections.
He was joined by employees of large companies and factories. (including Minsk Wheeled Tractor Plant, Grodno Azot, Minsk Tractor and Electric Plant, Belorusneft), students from leading universities (in Minsk it is
This strike is a reaction to the non-compliance of the Belarusian authorities «ultimatum of the people “, which were previously voiced to Alyaksandr Lukashenka by the Belarusian opposition and protesters. They presented three demands: that by October 25 at the latest, the dictator announce his resignation, that all political prisoners in Belarus be released, and that violence against the population be completely stopped.
The Belarusian authorities have responded to these calls with opposite measures. On October 25, when more than 100,000 people took to the streets of Minsk to remind Lukashenka of the people’s ultimatum, more than 500 people were arrested in the country. They used special equipment, stun grenades and rubber bullets against the protesters. The arrests continue on October 26, according to Belarusian media.
What’s happening in Belarus – latest news
15.33 “Very active”: Tikhanovskaya thanked the start of the national strike in Belarus
One of the leaders of the Belarusian opposition, Svetlana Tikhanovskaya, welcomed the start of the national strike, which began after the expiration of the ultimatum to Alexander Lukashenko’s regime.
11:50 More than 500 people were arrested in Belarus the day before the national strike.
These data were announced by the Ministry of the Interior of the country. 523 people were arrested for violating the legislation on mass events, 160 of them in Minsk.
11:12 Almost half of Belarusian startups plan to leave the country: survey
According to a survey conducted by the Imaguru startup center, 45% of Belarusian startups plan to leave the country. At the same time, more than 35% of new companies are considering moving to Ukraine. This is the most popular option of all the countries featured.
10:58 Workers of large factories go to general strike in Belarus – social networks
According to data from social networks, GrodnoAzot, Minsk Tractor Plant and Minsk Wheel Tractor Plant have already joined the national action. In addition, students from BSMU and BSU also participate in the strike: they chose the form of a sit-in protest.
10:17 “No one will work for the regime.” Tikhanovskaya announced the start of the popular strike in Belarus
Svetlana Tikhanovskaya said that the main job of Belarusians on October 26 is to show that «no one will work for the regime. “According to the opposition leader, workers in factories and state enterprises, transport workers, miners, teachers and students began to strike in the morning.
«The deadline for complying with the requirements of the People’s Ultimatum has expired. Today the popular strike begins, the next step for Belarusians towards freedom, an end to violence and new elections, ”said Tikhanovskaya.
