Belarus Police Detain Dozens as Crowds Chant Against Lukashenko

Belarus Police Detain Dozens as Crowds Chant Against Lukashenko
Belarusian law enforcement officers detain a woman during an opposition rally to reject the presidential election results and to protest against the inauguration of President Alexander Lukashenko in Minsk, on Sept. 26, 2020. Tut.By via Reuters
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MINSK—Belarusian security forces detained dozens of protesters on Saturday as crowds rallied in central Minsk accusing President Alexander Lukashenko of rigging last month’s election.

One group of women chanted “Our president is Sveta!”—referring to opposition politician Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya who they say won the vote—before riot police dragged many of them into vans. Other protesters were arrested nearby.