More than 250K already at the Independence square in Minsk! It’s more than in 1990 when people protested for Independence.

Belarus will be free.

Minsk never has seen such crowds in its history. Via @tutby

Many of these people were never interested in politics. But the latest events, massive election falsifications, arbitrary arrests, tortures, and killings of innocent people awakened society. People realized they don't want to live under a dictatorship. Photo: @svaboda

According to various estimates, from 80 to 250 thousands joined the rally today. Many rallies are taking part in other cities today as well. According to organizers, more than 0.5 million are protesting today across the country.

The crowd is approaching the Minsk Hero City obelisk. Soldiers and riot police block access to Obelisk.

People are watching the protest from the windows.

People are marching Minsk streets. Organizers asked protesters to not approach soldiers and riot police.

One of the opposition leaders Maria Kalesnikava near barbed wire. She asks people to no provoke soldiers.

Many people brought photos of injured people during the clashes last week. @svaboda

The last two weeks were the seesaw between hope and frustration, euphoria, and apathy. Yesterday's depression changed with today's joy. During two weeks, Belarusians passed through unprecedented rallies, massive crackdown, detentions of thousands.

Two Belarus. The crowds stopped in front of the police and keep a distance. Photo @svaboda

People started moving to the Square of State Flag where the Presidential Palace is located. Riot police blocked the road.

Minsk now

The crowd did not approach riot police and decided to stop the rally here to avoid possible confrontation.

Peaceful Belarus protest. People are dancing and singing in front of riot police and soldiers.