Exit metro to the Independence square in Minsk, where the protesters gather, is closed for security reasons, reports the metro.
"In order to ensure the safety of passengers, on entry and exit closed entrance of the metro station "Lenin Square" (from the Square of Independence). Minsk metro apologizes for the inconvenience", – said in a message posted on the official Telegram channel in Minsk subway.
Protest action held near the government House in Independence square in Minsk. The column of protesters approached the government House at about 17.20 GMT originally she was from the Minsk tractor plant (MTZ) and consisted mainly of workers from the enterprise, but on the way joined the column, and other supporters of changes in Belarus. Law enforcement authorities did not take any action, watching what happens.
Mass protests began across Belarus on 9 August, after the presidential election, won by incumbent President Alexander Lukashenko, according to the CEC, he scored 80.1 percent of the vote. Sunday’s unsanctioned rally continues, but they are suppressed by the security forces. Against protesters, the law enforcement officers used tear gas, water cannons, stun grenades, and rubber bullets. According to official data, more than 6.5 thousand people were detained. As reported, the interior Ministry, during the riots injured hundreds of people, among them more than 120 law enforcement officers. One protester, according to the interior Ministry, was killed while trying to throw the police improvised explosive device.
