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More than 250K already at the Independence square in Minsk! It’s more than in 1990 when people protested for Independence.

Belarus will be free.
Minsk never has seen such crowds in its history. Via @tutby
Many of these people were never interested in politics. But the latest events, massive election falsifications, arbitrary arrests, tortures, and killings of innocent people awakened society. People realized they don't want to live under a dictatorship. Photo: @svaboda
According to various estimates, from 80 to 250 thousands joined the rally today. Many rallies are taking part in other cities today as well. According to organizers, more than 0.5 million are protesting today across the country.
The crowd is approaching the Minsk Hero City obelisk. Soldiers and riot police block access to Obelisk.
People are watching the protest from the windows.
People are marching Minsk streets. Organizers asked protesters to not approach soldiers and riot police.
One of the opposition leaders Maria Kalesnikava near barbed wire. She asks people to no provoke soldiers.
Many people brought photos of injured people during the clashes last week. @svaboda
The last two weeks were the seesaw between hope and frustration, euphoria, and apathy. Yesterday's depression changed with today's joy. During two weeks, Belarusians passed through unprecedented rallies, massive crackdown, detentions of thousands.
Two Belarus. The crowds stopped in front of the police and keep a distance. Photo @svaboda
"Goose - for free Belarus"
People started moving to the Square of State Flag where the Presidential Palace is located. Riot police blocked the road.
Minsk now
The crowd did not approach riot police and decided to stop the rally here to avoid possible confrontation.
Peaceful Belarus protest. People are dancing and singing in front of riot police and soldiers.
Telegram channels report that Lukashenka fled the president palace. Some protesters are still nearby. The road is blocked by armored vehicles and riot police. Photos: @nashaniva
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(Thread) "Your gathering is illegal" - the police repeated this phrase probably 1000 times today. People gathered despite the ban, threats by the Ministry of Defense, and Lukashenka himself. A whole week, Russian and State media were convincing people that the protest is waning. Image
Lukashenka unified the nation against himself. Even babushkas from my neighborhood no longer trust him. State propaganda empowered by RT does not work. The protest is entirely grassroots—all posters, flags, prepared by people. Telegram channels in charge of coordination. ImageImageImageImage
Protest is getting more mature every day. While Lukashenka becomes pro-Russian, the protest gets more pro-Belarusian. It’s not about president only, it’s about national dignity now. Belarusians hold historical flags, sing Belarusian songs. Belarusians became Europeans at protest
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Lukashenka arrived at his residency with the gun in his hands.
More armored vehicles coming to Lukashenka's residency.
Telegram channels also report that Lukashenka's son, Mikalai (15) is also here. And in full combat readiness.
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Today, massive opposition rally "March Of New Belarus" planned in Minsk (2 pm) and endorsed by Tsikhanouskaya. Workers from regions are coming. Human chains in Solidarity w Belarus will take place in 26 countries 6-8 pm. Presidents and famous people will join.
. #GlobalFreedomWay2020 will bring together people from 60 cities in 32 countries in Europe and the world. Belarus has never seen such solidarity before! You can see the Global Map on globalfreedomway.org/eng.
Unusual traffic for Sunday. Many people are coming from regions to join the March of New Belarus today.
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