The spontaneous rally of 10 thousand reached the Independence square. 14 soldiers are in front of the house of government. They put shields on the ground. Thus supported the protest. Female protesters began hugging them. It's so emotional!
The workers of Minsk Tractor Works are joined by students and activists as well as Belarus intelligentsia.
"You have to protect us but not to beat."
Two columns moving from different parts of Minsk, different factories and plants, are uniting in one
Rallies are taking place in Hrodna, Salihorsk, Viciebsk. The largest companies are on strike.
Army is in the city. Downtown is blocked. Something is happening. And I am not sure that it's for good.
30000 in Hrodna already!
Flags of Freedom waving over the statue of Lenin.
The rally in Hrodna gathered thousands today. Local workers and medics joined the protesters. People demand new elections.
It's hard to believe that yesterday these people were risking of being shot. Today, they are joining the protest as the festival. Incredibly cheerful people!
Minsk. Protesters turned on the flashlights and shout "Every day! Every day!" Spontaneous and incredibly peaceful rally happened today at the Independence square. Auhorities changed the tactic and played a good cop today. We'll see about tomorrow
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