Opposition protests continue in Belarus to unseat autocratic leader Alexander Lukashenko who's been ruling the country for the last 26 years
The opposition hopes to bring thousands to the streets of Minsk for a"March for Freedom", as pressure builds against President Alexander Lukashenko to quit a week after disputed elections sparked unprecedented protests.
Autocratic Belarusian leader Alexander Lukashenko is under growing pressure with rival protests due to converge on the capital a week after a contested presidential election that has thrown his country into turmoil. , which has had a troubled relationship with Lukashenko, is watching closely as Belarus hosts pipelines that carry Russian energy exports to the West and is also viewed by Moscow as a buffer zone against NATO.No sign of backing down
Just two hours before that, at 0900 GMT, Lukashenko supporters are expected to hold a pro-government rally in central Minsk – setting the stage for potential confrontation between the two groups.
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