Teargas, clashes with riot police in Belarus capital as protestors rally over Lukashenko’s projected victory

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Belarus police used teargas, flash grenades to disperse protesters within the capital Minsk, disagreeing with the incumbent President Alexander Lukashenko’s victory in elections, in response to preliminary outcomes.

Lukashenko is projected to obtained 81.35 % of the vote, whereas most important opposition candidate, Svetlana Tikhanovskaya, eight %. She refused to acknowledge her defeat saying the outcomes from three polling stations the place “there have been no falsifications” confirmed that she was successful. 

This sentiment was shared by many within the capital as indignant folks began gathering in Minsk heart and in different cities all through the nation.

The rallies began with folks gathering exterior polling stations, chanting “Disgrace on you” to members of electoral commissions as they had been escorted out by the police after end the poll rely. Different movies confirmed crowds shouting “Go away” and “You aren’t Belarus,” addressing President Lukashenko. 

However by midnight a whole bunch gathered in one of many most important squares of Minsk. The stress rapidly obtained heated with experiences of clashes and riot police utilizing flashbang grenades towards the demonstrators, who pelted bottles and different international objects in return.

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A number of arrests had been made. The police mentioned that one among its officers was damage within the scuffles, with movies from the scene displaying bloodied demonstrators. A number of ambulances had been seen heading to the realm. Protests additionally passed off in different cities throughout the nation, together with Gomel, Mogilev, and others Vitebsk. The police reportedly used tear fuel and different means to disperse the crowds, whereas making arrests.

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