Detentions began at protests in Minsk. This was reported by Interfax .
Previously it was reported that special equipment was pulled into the city.
In Belarus, mass protests continue due to the official results of the presidential elections, according to which the candidate for the sixth term Alexander Lukashenko received 80 percent of the votes.
The first actions were violently dispersed using special equipment. Thousands of people were detained, many spoke of torture and beatings in isolation wards. Several protesters are known to have died.
A case was initiated about an attempt to seize power. A number of opposition activists were arrested or fled the country.
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