Belarus police detain at least a dozen protesters in central Minsk: Reuters witness

Reuters

30 August, 2020, 05:25 pm

Last modified: 30 August, 2020, 05:27 pm

Belarus police detain at least a dozen protesters in central Minsk: Reuters witness

Hundreds of people gathered near a central square that the police had cordoned off earlier in the day

Reuters

30 August, 2020, 05:25 pm

Last modified: 30 August, 2020, 05:27 pm

People walk during a women's demonstration against police brutality following recent protests to reject the presidential election results in Minsk, Belarus August 29, 2020. BelaPAN via Reuters

Belarusian police on Sunday detained at least a dozen protesters who had gathered in central Minsk, a Reuters witness said.

Hundreds of people gathered near a central square that the police had cordoned off earlier in the day to prevent protesters from massing near government buildings.

While most comments will be posted if they are on-topic and not abusive, moderation decisions are subjective. Published comments are readers’ own views and The Business Standard does not endorse any of the readers’ comments.