Protesters clash with police in Belarus

Protesters clashed with police on Monday night as protests continued in Belarus for a second straight night after the official results from weekend elections gave an overwhelming victory to authoritarian President Alexander Lukashenko, extending his 26-year rule until 2025.

On Monday evening, scattered groups of opposition supporters began gathering in downtown Minsk, chanting "Freedom!" and "Long live Belarus!" A heavy police contingent blocked central squares and avenues, moving quickly to disperse protesters and detained dozens. Dozens were injured, when police brutally broke up protests.