Guardian News published this video item, entitled “Belarus police fire stun grenades at peaceful protesters” – below is their description.
Belarusian police have used stun grenades against protesters as tens of thousands of people headed towards Independence Palace in the capital, Minsk, demanding that President Alexander Lukashenko resign. They were marching to give what they called a ‘people’s ultimatum’ to Lukashenko: step down, or face a nationwide strike that could cripple the economy. Protesters were met with a violent crackdown from riot police as explosions and white smoke filled residential areas. It is the 11th straight weekend of mass protests since a disputed election plunged the country into turmoil Belarus ‘people’s ultimatum’ protest met with violent crackdown Belarus: personal stories from a country in turmoil – documentary
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