In Minsk, the protesters retreated to the Central square in the Park, but not gone

In Minsk, continuing the protests that began after voting in the presidential election. Part of activists protesting in the city centre at the obelisk retreated to a nearby Park, but people do not disagree. Riot police trying to push them out, reports RIA “Novosti” with reference to own correspondent.

law enforcement reinforcements arrived. The audience chanting “militia with the people”.

Protests are also going in Grodno, Vitebsk, Mogilev and other Belarusian cities. In particular, in the city of Zhodino, the riot police had put boards on the ground in front of the demonstrators, reports “the Media” with reference to eyewitnesses.

we will Remind, on Sunday, Belarus held presidential elections. The victory, according to preliminary data of the CEC, was won by the incumbent country leader Alexander Lukashenko more than 80% of the votes, his rival Svetlana Tikhanovski, according to official estimates received 7%.