The interior Ministry of Belarus explained why the Military shot one of the protesters in Brest.

yesterday in the centre of Brest clashes active participants with Riot police. As reported by Sputnik of Belarus, the protests continued till late night. The military cordoned off most of the street and blocked traffic.

journalist Agency informs that the police Department has not commented on the situation in the city and does not specify how many people are tied whether there is dead.

The ninth of August in Belarus presidential elections were held. According to the Central election Commission, the defeated head of the country for more than 26 years, Alexander Lukashenko, who scored more than 80% of the votes. Second place Svetlana Tikhanovski - 10, 09 percent.

opposing political force in the elections were not recognized.

The same evening, dissatisfied with the organization and results of the voting citizens took to the streets, unauthorized numerous demonstrations of disagreement continues for the third day.

The most difficult situation in the capital: protesters are building barricades and refused to disperse for the forcible disbandment of the Military used water cannons, tear gas, stun Blaster and rubber bullets. 1 citizen died, the majority are in hospitals.

caught about six thousand people.



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