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The president of belarus has failed to suppress the demonstrations that have erupted across the country calling for him to quit, despite a violent response from the Security Forces. Theyve continued for a sixth day and more testimony is emerging from protesters whod been detained for several days, alleging serious human rights abuses. Alexander lu kashenko says forces outside the country are behind the mass protests against his disputed election victory. Just a warning that you might find some of these images disturbing these images show the bruises of men released in the last 2a hours. Public...

Some of these images disturbing. You can see the bruises of men released in the last 2a hours or so. Public anger has been fuelled by accounts of torture and abuse of both men and women whove been detained. The eu has started planning sanctions against officials involved in the violent crackdown. And look at this, earlier on friday, demonstrators held a peaceful protest, outside the Parliament Building in Independence Square in the capital minsk. At least two Security Officers lowered their riot shields, prompting women to run forward to hug them. Its not clear though whether there is wider su...

Hello and welcome to audiences in the uk and around the world. We re covering all the latest coronavirus developments here in britain and globally. First. Tens of thousands of people across belarus have been on the streets once again, showing their opposition to the countrys president. Alexander lu kashenko was declared the winner of last sundays election, having ruled the country for the past 26 years, but critics believe the vote was rigged. The European Union now says it doesnt recognise the result, and is preparing sanctions against belarus, where this evening thousands have been marching ...