BELARUS NEWS AND ANALYSIS

DATE:

16/09/2008

Belarusian police break up opposition protest

The Associated Press

MINSK, Belarus: Belarusian riot police have broken up an unauthorized protest by opposition activists ahead of parliamentary elections set for later this month.

About 50 activists gathered for about 10 minutes in a central square in Minsk on Tuesday before riot police moved in. About 10 people were slightly injured as police pushed them out of the square.

The group was holding a remembrance for activists and journalists who have disappeared under President Alexander Lukashenko's regime.

The Sept. 28 vote is being viewed in the West as a test of whether Lukashenko is serious about democratic reforms. Lukashenko released two political prisoners last month.

The United States lifted some economic sanctions two weeks ago after their release.

Source:

http://www.iht.com/articles/ap/2008/09/16/europe/EU-Belarus-Opposition-Protest.php

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