Belarus

Posted on AllSides August 18th, 2020

“Belarusians chanting ‘Step down!’ filled the centre of the capital Minsk on Sunday in the biggest protest so far against what they said was the fraudulent re-election a week ago of longtime president Alexander Lukashenko.” (Reuters)

Both sides condemn Lukashenko, and call on the US and EU to support the protestors:

“The need for a coordinated stance against Lukashenko is urgent… The U.S. and EU should warn Lukashenko that unless he agrees to hold free and fair elections, sanctions, including asset freezes and travel bans that were lifted in 2016,...

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