Belarusians filled the center of the capital Minsk on Sunday in the biggest protest so far against longtime president Alexander Lukashenko’s re-election a week ago
MINSK/MOSCOW - Belarusians chanting “Step down!” filled the centre of the capital Minsk on Sunday in the biggest protest so far against longtime president Alexander Lukashenko’s re-election a week ago after Russia said it would offer him military help if necessary.
The atmosphere was celebratory, with people carrying the red and white flags used in Belarus after the 1991 breakup of the Soviet Union before Lukashenko restored the Soviet version four years later.Opponents of Lukashenko, in power for 26 years, say the vote was rigged to disguise the fact that he has lost public support. He denies losing, citing official results that gave him just over 80% of the vote.
Alexei, a 31-year-old worker at the vast gathering in the capital, said the protesters’ actions might not stay so peaceful if they did not get what they wanted. “This is your final chance to overcome your fear,” she said. “We were all scared too. Join us and we will support you.”‘MOTHERLAND IN DANGER’
Some of those present held Belarusian national flags and chanted “For Belarus!” as patriotic music sounded from speakers.
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