27 April 2024,   18:40
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Protests continue in the Belarusian capital

Tens of thousands have again taken to the streets in Belarus, facing off against riot police to protest against Alexander Lukashenko.

A huge police presence cordoned off areas such as Independence Square in the capital, Minsk. Demonstrators demand the resignation of Lukashenko and the release of detained journalists.

Belarus has been gripped by mass protests since the 9 August election, widely believed to have been rigged.

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