Kazakhstan protests explained: What’s behind the violent unrest in Almaty and why is it happening
3 years ago

Kazakhstan protests explained: What’s behind the violent unrest in Almaty and why is it happening

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. open image in gallery Protesters are seen as they enter the governor’s office in Almaty, Kazakhstan The rallies, which are the largest to be held in the former Soviet republic in more than a decade, have now morphed into a protest against the political elite and a call for improved living standards for ordinary people. Responding to such scenes, political analysts said young Kazakhs were fed up with their country’s lack of democracy and by an elite government that has held onto power since the dissolution of the USSR. Earlier on Wednesday, a Kremlin spokesperson said it would not tolerate foreign interference in Kazakhstan, a neighbouring country, saying it was playing close attention to the situation there. The Belarusian news agency Belta later reported that Mr Tokayev held a discussion about the unrest with the Russian president Vladimir Putin and the Belarusian president Alexander Lukashenko.

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Lithuania refers Belarus to the ICC, alleging crimes against humanity over opposition crackdown
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Lithuania refers Belarus to the ICC, alleging crimes against humanity over opposition crackdown

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Opposition groups in Belarus have faced a severe crackdown …

Kazakhstan to ensure safety of Russian men fleeing conscription
2 years, 3 months ago

Kazakhstan to ensure safety of Russian men fleeing conscription

Firstpost  

Russian President Vladimir Putin last week announced the call-up of thousands of reservists for the conflict in Ukraine, sparking protests across the country and a rush among Russian men for the borders Astana: Kazakhstan will ensure the care and safety of Russians fleeing a ‘hopeless situation’ the president of the Central Asian country said on Tuesday, as Russian men fled …

Video: Putin's partial military call-up sparks massive protests in Russia
2 years, 3 months ago

Video: Putin's partial military call-up sparks massive protests in Russia

Hindustan Times  

Russian President Vladimir Putin's partial mobilization of reservists announcement on Wednesday sparked rare and massive protests in Russia leading to almost 1,200 arrests, Associated Press reported. The move, which came after setbacks for Putin's troops nearly seven months after Russia's February invasion of Ukraine, is a way for the Russian President to bolster his forces in Ukraine. Watch video here: …

Is There a New Kazakhstan?
2 years, 5 months ago

Is There a New Kazakhstan?

The Diplomat  

Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has faced protests since shortly after he was made Kazakhstan’s acting president on March 19, 2019. So in late April, Tokayev called for sweeping amendments to the constitution that he said would propel the country forward, creating a “New Kazakhstan” and even a “Second Republic.” In a nod to the people who had been calling for greater public …

What we know about protests in Uzbekistan’s Karakalpakstan region
2 years, 6 months ago

What we know about protests in Uzbekistan’s Karakalpakstan region

Al Jazeera  

Calls for independent investigation grow as officials report 18 killed and 243 wounded in unrest in autonomous region. Rare protests in Uzbekistan’s autonomous Karakalpakstan region turned deadly last week, according to the government, as President Shavkat Mirziyoyev faced growing calls to allow an independent investigation into the violence. A joint statement by the province’s police, parliament and cabinet said that …

Reporter’s Notebook: What’s behind Uzbekistan’s deadly unrest?
2 years, 6 months ago

Reporter’s Notebook: What’s behind Uzbekistan’s deadly unrest?

Al Jazeera  

Last week’s unrest in the autonomous republic of Karakalpakstan has an economic and a complicated political side. This is the feeling I often had when reporting from Uzbekistan’s largest and most environmentally troubled region with a barely pronounceable name – Karakalpakstan. Karakalpakstan means “land of the black cloaks” after a medieval Turkic tribe that was part of nomadic coalitions roaming …

Uzbekistan president announces ‘fatalities’ in provincial unrest
2 years, 6 months ago

Uzbekistan president announces ‘fatalities’ in provincial unrest

Al Jazeera  

The country’s autonomous Karakalpakstan province has seen rare major unrest over planned constitutional changes. Uzbekistan’s president said there have been casualties among civilians and law enforcement personnel after rare public protests in the country’s autonomous northwestern Karakalpakstan province, which has seen significant unrest over a planned constitutional reform. In a statement posted online on Sunday, President Shavkat Mirziyoyev said rioters …

Putin cracks down on anti-war protests in Russia with ‘more than 6,500 arrests’
2 years, 10 months ago

Putin cracks down on anti-war protests in Russia with ‘more than 6,500 arrests’

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Demonstrations have taken place in more than 100 Russian …

Ukraine attack: Hundreds arrested in anti-war protests in Russia
2 years, 10 months ago

Ukraine attack: Hundreds arrested in anti-war protests in Russia

Al Jazeera  

Russian police arrest nearly 1,400 protesters at rallies against invasion of Ukraine. Police in Russia arrested nearly 1,400 people at anti-war protests staged in cities across the country after President Vladimir Putin launched an invasion of Ukraine, an independent monitor said. “More than 1,391 people have already been detained in 51 cities,” said OVD-Info on Thursday, which tracks arrests at …

‘We are angry, not terrorists’: Kazakhs deny government claims as crackdown grows
3 years ago

‘We are angry, not terrorists’: Kazakhs deny government claims as crackdown grows

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The violent turmoil in Kazakhstan …

Do Kazakhstan’s protests signal an end to the Nazarbayev era?
3 years ago

Do Kazakhstan’s protests signal an end to the Nazarbayev era?

Al Jazeera  

Yevgeniy Zhovtis, a prominent activist in Almaty, explains the causes and potential effects of unprecedented unrest. President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev initially promised to lower fuel prices, then dismissed the government and removed former president Nursultan Nazarbayev, the symbol of the system, as the head of the powerful Security Council. In a conversation with Al Jazeera, Yevgeniy Zhovtis, an Almaty-based Kazakh human …

Can centuries-old clan rivalry explain the crisis in Kazakhstan?
3 years ago

Can centuries-old clan rivalry explain the crisis in Kazakhstan?

Al Jazeera  

Tribal identities still affect the public and political life of the troubled Central Asian nation. Kazakhstan’s founding President Nursultan Nazarbayev, his successor Kassym-Jomart Tokayev and many top government and security officials hail from the Major, or Elder Zhuz that dominates the most densely-populated southeastern regions. “To be a nominal president who doesn’t control the treasury in a Asian, clan society …

Kazakhstan: Russia-led forces to withdraw; new PM appointed
3 years ago

Kazakhstan: Russia-led forces to withdraw; new PM appointed

Al Jazeera  

Week after dozens were killed in deadly protests, President Tokayev assigns Alikhan Smailov as PM. After a week of deadly unrest in Kazakhstan, Russia-led forces who were sent to quell riots are preparing to withdraw as President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev nominated a new prime minister. Kazakhstan and Russia have framed last week’s crisis as a coup attempt assisted by foreign “terrorists”, …

Kazakhstan unrest: More than 150 dead, nearly 6,000 arrested following violent protests
3 years ago

Kazakhstan unrest: More than 150 dead, nearly 6,000 arrested following violent protests

Firstpost  

Fuel price rises sparked the unrest that broke out a week ago in the country’s west but quickly spread to large cities, including the economic hub Almaty, where riots erupted and police opened fire using live rounds Almaty**, Kazakhstan:** More than 150 people have died and almost 6,000 have been arrested in Kazakhstan following violent riots in Central Asia’s largest …

Understanding the Protests in Kazakhstan & Why Russia is Intervening Militarily
3 years ago

Understanding the Protests in Kazakhstan & Why Russia is Intervening Militarily

The Quint  

A lot of the anger seems to be directed at a man named Nursultan Nazarbayev. Visuals that have gone viral on social media captured huge gatherings of protestors, who were marching while chanting anti-establishment slogans. Some police officers were also killed in violent clashes around the country, Reuters reported. Fears about the future of the nation led to President Kassym-Jomart …

What will Russia gain from intervening in Kazakhstan?
3 years ago

What will Russia gain from intervening in Kazakhstan?

Al Jazeera  

Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev asked a Russian-led military alliance for help to quell mass protests. President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev thanked Russia’s Vladimir Putin for sending 2,500 soldiers from the regional Collective Security Treaty Organization. On Friday, Tokayev ordered Kazakh security forces to shoot without warning to put down the countrywide uprising. Presenter: Mohammed Jamjoom Guests: Cholpon Orozobekova – Director of the …

Kazakhstan president gives orders to shoot protesters ‘without warning’
3 years ago

Kazakhstan president gives orders to shoot protesters ‘without warning’

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Kazakhstan’s president has authorised security …

Kazakh Leader Orders Use Of Lethal Force On Street Protesting 'Terrorists'
3 years ago

Kazakh Leader Orders Use Of Lethal Force On Street Protesting 'Terrorists'

Huff Post  

Riot police walk to block demonstrators gathering during a protest in Almaty, Kazakhstan, on Jan. 5, 2022. AP Photo/Vladimir Tretyakov MOSCOW — The President of Kazakhstan said Friday he authorized law enforcement to open fire on “terrorists” and shoot to kill, a move that comes after days of extremely violent protests in the former Soviet nation. ABDUAZIZ MADYAROV via Getty …

Kazakhstan latest updates: Leader issues ‘shoot to kill’ order
3 years ago

Kazakhstan latest updates: Leader issues ‘shoot to kill’ order

Al Jazeera  

Kazakhstan unrest news from January 7: President Tokayev vows to quell unrest after dozens killed in bloody clashes. “The nationwide unrest that began January 2, 2022, caused widespread destruction of infrastructure and government buildings in Almaty and resulted in the detention, injury, and/or death of significant numbers of protesters and security forces.” 7 Jan 2022 - 19:02 GMT Russian involvement …

To quell unrest, Kazakhstan's president authorizes forces to shoot to kill
3 years ago

To quell unrest, Kazakhstan's president authorizes forces to shoot to kill

NPR  

To quell unrest, Kazakhstan's president authorizes forces to shoot to kill Enlarge this image toggle caption RU-RTR Russian Television via AP RU-RTR Russian Television via AP MOSCOW — Kazakhstan's president authorized security forces on Friday to shoot to kill those participating in unrest, opening the door for a dramatic escalation in a crackdown on anti-government protests that have turned violent. …

Photos: Dramatic scenes from Kazakhstan's massive protests and crackdown
3 years ago

Photos: Dramatic scenes from Kazakhstan's massive protests and crackdown

NPR  

Photos: Dramatic scenes from Kazakhstan's massive protests and crackdown toggle caption Vladimir Tretyakov/AP This week, Kazakhstan has seen some of its largest public protests since gaining independence from the Soviet Union over 30 years ago — and a deadly crackdown by its authoritarian government in response. The protests began in the beginning of the year in a small oil town …

Kazakh president gives shoot-to-kill order to quell protests
3 years ago

Kazakh president gives shoot-to-kill order to quell protests

Al Jazeera  

Security forces appear to retake control of Kazakhstan’s main city a day after arrival of Russia-led troops. Security forces appeared to have retaken control of Kazakhstan’s main city after days of violence as the Russian-backed president said he ordered his troops to shoot to kill to put down a countrywide uprising. Al Jazeera’s Robin Forestier-Walker, reporting from Georgia, said Tokayev’s …

Dozens of protesters, 12 police dead in Kazakhstan protests
3 years ago

Dozens of protesters, 12 police dead in Kazakhstan protests

The Hindu  

Security forces in Kazakhstan killed dozens of protesters and 12 police officers died in an eruption of violence that saw demonstrators storm government buildings and set them on fire, authorities said Thursday. In the unrest on Wednesday, “dozens of attackers were liquidated,” police spokeswoman Saltanat Azirbek told state news channel Khabar-24. President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has vacillated between trying to mollify …

Dozens of protesters, 12 police dead in Kazakhstan protests
3 years ago

Dozens of protesters, 12 police dead in Kazakhstan protests

Associated Press  

MOSCOW — Security forces in Kazakhstan killed dozens of protesters and 12 police officers died in an eruption of violence that saw demonstrators storm government buildings and set them on fire, authorities said Thursday. In the unrest on Wednesday, “dozens of attackers were liquidated,” police spokeswoman Saltanat Azirbek told state news channel Khabar-24. President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has vacillated between trying …

Kazakhstan protests: Russia sends in troops to stop deadly uprising
3 years ago

Kazakhstan protests: Russia sends in troops to stop deadly uprising

The Independent  

✕ Close Kazakh president asks for help from Collective Security Treaty as unrest continues For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events …

EXPLAINER: What’s behind unrest rocking oil-rich Kazakhstan
3 years ago

EXPLAINER: What’s behind unrest rocking oil-rich Kazakhstan

Associated Press  

MOSCOW — Kazakhstan is experiencing the worst street protests the country has seen since gaining independence three decades ago. Then he appealed to a Russian-led military alliance, the Collective Security Treaty Organization, for help in crushing the uprising and the CSTO agreed to send an unspecified number of peacekeepers. Much of the anger displayed on the streets in recent days …

Dozens Dead In Kazakhstan Protests That Started Over Rise In Fuel Prices
3 years ago

Dozens Dead In Kazakhstan Protests That Started Over Rise In Fuel Prices

Huff Post  

Protesters broke into the Almaty mayor's office and set it on fire on Jan. 5, 2022. Valery Sharifulin via Getty Images MOSCOW — Dozens of protesters were killed in Kazakhstan in attacks on government buildings and at least a dozen police officers died, including one who was found beheaded, authorities said Thursday. There were attempts to storm buildings overnight in …

Russia-led bloc to send troops to Kazakhstan to quell anti-government protests
3 years ago

Russia-led bloc to send troops to Kazakhstan to quell anti-government protests

Firstpost  

In the worst reported violence so far, police said dozens of people were killed in battles with security forces at government buildings in the country’s largest city Almaty. Almaty**, Kazakhstan:** A Moscow-led military alliance dispatched troops to help quell mounting unrest in Kazakhstan on Thursday as police said dozens were killed trying to storm government buildings. Under increasing pressure, President …

Dozens killed in Kazakhstan unrest, police say
3 years ago

Dozens killed in Kazakhstan unrest, police say

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy A police official in Kazakhstan’s …

Kazakhstan: Protests over fuel prices turn violent in Almaty, demonstrators attack presidential building – India TV
3 years ago

Kazakhstan: Protests over fuel prices turn violent in Almaty, demonstrators attack presidential building – India TV

India TV News  

Kazakhstan Protest News: Demonstrators angered by rising fuel prices broke into the mayor's office in Kazakhstan's largest city on Wednesday and attempted to break into the residence of the Central Asian country's president, according to local news reports. Many of the demonstrators who converged on the mayoral building in Almaty carried clubs and shields, the Kazakh news site Zakon said. …

Analysis: Kazakhstan’s uprising was a long time coming, and it’s an unwelcome distraction for Vladimir Putin
3 years ago

Analysis: Kazakhstan’s uprising was a long time coming, and it’s an unwelcome distraction for Vladimir Putin

CNN  

CNN — For drivers in western Kazakhstan, it was not a happy new year when January 1 brought a doubling in the price of liquid petroleum gas. On January 2 he tweeted that “citizens have the right to make public demands to local and central authorities, but this must be done in accordance with the law.” Later he said that …

Does the Kazakh crisis provide Russia a chance to restore power?
3 years ago

Does the Kazakh crisis provide Russia a chance to restore power?

Al Jazeera  

Rare and increasingly violent protests in the former Soviet nation are being watched closely at the Kremlin and across Central Asia. “For some, it’s a popular revolt, and for some – an excellent chance to restore the USSR at the expense of frightened dictators who betray their country to save their skin and what’s left of their power,” Nikolay Mitrokhin, …

Russia-led alliance troops have arrived in Kazakhstan after mass protests
3 years ago

Russia-led alliance troops have arrived in Kazakhstan after mass protests

NPR  

Russia-led alliance troops have arrived in Kazakhstan after mass protests Enlarge this image toggle caption Russian Defense Ministry Press Service/AP Russian Defense Ministry Press Service/AP Russia-led alliance troops arrived in Kazakhstan on Thursday after increasingly chaotic and violent protests rocked the nation for days and resulted in dozens of people killed and hundreds injured, according to authorities. The CSTO, composed …

Kazakhstan unrest: From Russia to US, the world reacts
3 years ago

Kazakhstan unrest: From Russia to US, the world reacts

Al Jazeera  

Bloody protests have drawn the attention of regional powers Russia and China, as well as Western capitals. China China’s President Xi Jinping on Friday praised the Kazakhstan government’s deadly crackdown on protesters as “highly responsible” in a message to Kazakh leader Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, state media reported. In a statement issued on Thursday, Erdogan’s office said he had informed Tokayev during …

Kazakhstan President Sacks Cabinet, Vows 'Tough' Response to Mass Protests
3 years ago

Kazakhstan President Sacks Cabinet, Vows 'Tough' Response to Mass Protests

News 18  

Kazakhstan’s president Kassym-Jomart Tokayev addressed his unrest-gripped Central Asian nation on Wednesday, vowing a “tough” response to mass protests over a New Year energy price hike. Ex-Soviet Kazakhstan has been roiled by protests since the start of the year that saw demonstrators earlier Wednesday storm government buildings and authorities cut internet and mobile phone access nationwide in response. Tokayev addressed …

Reports: Protesters in Kazakhstan storm city mayor's office
3 years ago

Reports: Protesters in Kazakhstan storm city mayor's office

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Demonstrators protesting rising fuel prices …

Kazakhstan is in turmoil after massive protests force the government to resign
3 years ago

Kazakhstan is in turmoil after massive protests force the government to resign

NPR  

Kazakhstan is in turmoil after massive protests force the government to resign Enlarge this image toggle caption Abduaziz Madyarov/AFP via Getty Images Abduaziz Madyarov/AFP via Getty Images Powerful anti-government protests are rocking Kazakhstan after a sudden hike in fuel prices drew intense public condemnation over the weekend. NPR's Russia correspondent Charles Maynes says protesters aren't only fed up with the …

Kazakh protesters storm buildings over fuel prices
3 years ago

Kazakh protesters storm buildings over fuel prices

NPR  

Kazakh protesters storm buildings over fuel prices A MARTÍNEZ, HOST: Thousands of protesters have been out in the streets and storming government buildings in cities all across Kazakhstan. And we've just gotten word that protesters have seized the airport in the country's largest city. You know, and it's clear as they've stormed public buildings, government buildings, like the presidential administrative …

Kazakh protesters storm gov’t office in Almaty as crisis deepens
3 years ago

Kazakh protesters storm gov’t office in Almaty as crisis deepens

Al Jazeera  

President struggles to calm unrest and widespread internet blackout reported as demonstrations, which started over fuel prices, enter a fourth day. Demonstrators have forced their way into a government building in Kazakhstan’s biggest city as rare nationwide protests that began over a sharp rise in fuel prices extended into a fourth day. State of emergency In a failed attempt at …

In Pictures: Kazakhstan rocked by protests
3 years ago

In Pictures: Kazakhstan rocked by protests

Al Jazeera  

Police in Kazakhstan’s largest city of Almaty have fired stun grenades at more than 1,000 protesters marching towards the main city administration building, as rare protests that began over a sharp rise in fuel prices continued in parts of the country. But Tokayev has now ordered acting cabinet members and provincial governors to reinstate price controls on LPG, and broaden …

Kazakhstan asks Russian-led alliance for help quelling protests
3 years ago

Kazakhstan asks Russian-led alliance for help quelling protests

Al Jazeera  

Kazakhstan’s President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev said he has appealed to a Russian-led security bloc for help after failing to quell days of protests in the ex-Soviet nation that have seen state buildings torched and eight security personnel reported dead. “Today I appealed to the heads of CSTO states to assist Kazakhstan in overcoming this terrorist threat,” Tokayev said on state television …

Kazakhstan’s president vows ‘robust’ response to protests
3 years ago

Kazakhstan’s president vows ‘robust’ response to protests

Al Jazeera  

Kazakhstan’s President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has promised to act “robustly” in response to nationwide protests prompted by a sharp rise in fuel prices, as he took over as head of the country’s Security Council. The developments in Almaty came after Tokayev, who blamed “financially-motivated conspirators” of fomenting the protests, sacked Kazakhstan’s government in an apparent bid to assuage those taking to …

What is behind the protests rocking Kazakhstan?
3 years ago

What is behind the protests rocking Kazakhstan?

Al Jazeera  

As the city hall in Almaty, Kazakhstan’s largest city, stood in flames and protesters pulled down the statue of the country’s first President Nursultan Nazarbayev, the image of the post-Soviet country as a beacon of stability in the volatile region disintegrated. The chants refer to the whole system that Nazarbayev built – his regime,” said Bota Jardemalie, a Kazakh lawyer, …

Belarusians abroad protest repression in homeland
3 years, 7 months ago

Belarusians abroad protest repression in homeland

Associated Press  

VILNIUS, Lithuania — Belarus’s exiled opposition leader vowed Saturday to persist fighting the country’s authoritarian regime despite intensifying repression that was thrown into high relief a week ago by the diversion of a commercial airliner and the arrest of a dissident journalist who was aboard. About 100 of them rallied in Kyiv to denounce President Alexander Lukashenko, whose repression of …

Dozens detained at Kazakhstan political prisoner protest
3 years, 10 months ago

Dozens detained at Kazakhstan political prisoner protest

Al Jazeera  

Police in Kazakhstan detained protesters calling for the release of political prisoners in line with an EU resolution. Police in Kazakhstan has detained dozens of protesters who were calling for the release of political prisoners in line with a resolution passed by the European Parliament. “Nazarbayev, go away,” chanted some more protesters, referring to Kazakhstan’s influential ex-President Nursultan Nazarbayev, who …

Over 50,000 march in Belarus against authoritarian leader
4 years, 2 months ago

Over 50,000 march in Belarus against authoritarian leader

Associated Press  

KYIV, Ukraine — Tens of thousands of people marched through the streets of Belarus’ capital on Sunday, demanding the ouster of the country’s authoritarian leader who won his sixth term in office in an election widely seen as rigged. On Monday, the country’s Interior Ministry threatened to use firearms against the protesters “if need be,” saying that the rallies “have …

March of 100,000 marks week 7 of Belarus protests
4 years, 3 months ago

March of 100,000 marks week 7 of Belarus protests

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Protests began Aug. 9 after an election that official …

Belarus protesters continue pressure on Lukashenko with new march
4 years, 4 months ago

Belarus protesters continue pressure on Lukashenko with new march

Al Jazeera  

Protests against strongman Lukashenko intensify as 100,000 take to the streets of Minsk following disputed re-election. Video footage shown by local media outlet TUT.BY showed women shouting “shame” at masked members of the security forces who dragged people away into detention. No matter how many riot police he’s deployed to the streets, it just hasn’t stopped people from continuing to …

Armed Belarus president seen on video as protests roil capital
4 years, 4 months ago

Armed Belarus president seen on video as protests roil capital

LA Times  

Demonstrators fill the streets of Minsk, Belarus, on Sunday. Demonstrators are in the streets of the Belarusian capital and other cities, keeping up their push for the resignation of the nation’s authoritarian leader, President Alexander Lukashenko. In the 15th day of the largest and most determined protests in independent Belarus, a crowd of about 200,000 rallied against President Alexander Lukashenko …

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