Kazakhstan announced it would restore some fuel price after protests erupted in the country. There are reports that people now want the government to resign. Belarus propaganda obviously blames the West and social media for protests in Kazakhstan and says police should be violent
This is Almaty right now
Security forces gathering in Almaty. Look how many of them are there
The police use tear gas and stun grenades against the protesters in #Kazakhstan
Stun grenades explode very close to the protesters. Some of them are preparing to fend off security forces #Kazakhstan
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#Kazakhstan President Tokayev accepted the government’s resignation and introduced gas price regulation. He blames the government for the rise of fuel prices.
In Almaty, a group of protesters took over security forces’ special equipment. Riot police only watch it
Police clashes with protesters in the center of Almaty. Security forces use flash grenades and tear gas.
In Aktobe, protesters arrived at the building of the local administration and are reportedly attempting to seize it.
#Belarus Look at what is happening on the border. A huge crowd of migrants is walking towards the Polish border. Bruzgi-Kuznica border crossing
See what’s happening at the border with #Poland. Unbelievable
More videos. Imagine that the Belarusian State Border Committee blames #Poland for that. #Lukashenko wants the EU to talk to him. It is crucial not to agree to his blackmailing strategy. He should be isolated, more pressure should be imposed. He is the problem,not the solution
#Belarus It’s been reported that Kryscina Tsimanouskaya, who publicly criticized the regime and sports officials, is being sent from Tokyo back to Belarus. Apparently, representatives of the Belarusian national team took her to the airport. It looks like kidnapping
Tsimanouskaya was accompanied to the airport by two members of the Belarusian sports delegation. She is now with the police and volunteers. When asked if she was afraid to fly to #Belarus, Tsimanouskaya answered "yes".
Tsimanouskaya was accompanied to the airport by two people: a psychologist and Vasil Yurchuk, a representative of the NOC. She was told she needs to be eliminated from the Olympics and return home. Witnesses say she didn’t fly to Turkey from Tokyo and is still at a police depart.
#Belarus The Ryanair plane from Athens was about to board in Vilnius but it has changed the route and flew to #Minsk. It looks very suspicious. If this was the demand of the Belarusian regime to land in Minsk, then it should draw the attention of the international community
#Belarus Special equipment arrived at the Minsk airport. According to unofficial information, there were reports of a bomb on board. I recommend following this closely.
Sappers are now working at the National Airport. Passengers are being re-screened.
#Belarus Happening right now across the country. Workers began protesting and striking. At least dozens of workers at various departments of #Minsk Tractor Plant are outside or marching inside the plant urging others to join. The plant's administration doesn't let them go
For you to understand the scale: yes, they are protesting right now at #Minsk Tractor Plant. State television already reported that everything is fine, workers are running to work, and strike isn't happening
This is #Grodno Azot in #Hrodna, one of the largest enterprises in #Belarus. At least several departments didn’t start working. Military trucks were sent to the entrance of the plant. But workers continue protesting
#Belarus Despite increased brutality,people show resilience. Look at the crowd chanting,”Leave” for the 78th day. #Lukashenko doesn’t know how to behave: at first the rally is quiet, then brutal. He jails his rivals,then goes and talks to them. He blames #Russia,then loves Russia
Speaking of the ultimatum,the rally was the largest in a week. As to the nationwide strike,private companies,language schools,shops and more are taking a day off tomorrow. It’s hard to predict,but I heard from many workers across #Belarus that they are ready to join,though scared
Issuing the ultimatum two weeks ago brought the momentum: people began self-organising,connecting striking committees,spreading leaflets. Today’s bigger rally is a success. Even several plants and large companies partly striking will be a success. The real ultimatum only begins