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Wednesday, March 26, 2008

Over 100 Opposition Activists Arrested in Belarus Demonstration

MINSK, March 26 (RIA Novosti) - Police arrested over 100 opposition protesters during Tuesday's march in Belarus, in a crackdown set to further bolster the country's authoritarian image, an opposition leader said on Wednesday.

Alexander Milinkevich said opposition supporters had gathered in central Minsk for a peaceful protest, but were attacked by riot police.

"People were carrying flowers. The brutal suppression and beatings of demonstrators, journalists and even elderly people show that the authorities are afraid of us."

Source:

http://en.rian.ru/world/20080326/102256692.html