Massive Protests Rock Belarus, President Seen Carrying Assault Rifle

by Shahnawaz Malik Aug 24, 2020 • 05:22 PM Views 972

Thousands of people have gathered in Minsk to expel Belarus President Alexander Lukashenko from power. The protesters have gathered at the main square of the capital carrying red and white flags. The protesters allege that President Lukashenko has defrauded the election and should leave his post. Lukashenko is called the last dictator of Europe. He has been in power in Belarus for 26 years and is making every effort to quell the protests. In a video released by Belarus government television, the president is shown getting off the helicopter while holding a black flak jacket and an assault rifle