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Police detain students during a protest against presidential election results in Minsk, Belarus, Tuesday, Sept. 1, 2020. Several hundred students on Tuesday gathered in Minsk and marched through the city center, demanding the resignation of the country's authoritarian leader after an election the opposition denounced as rigged. Many have been detained as police moved to break up the crowds. (AP Photo)
Police detain students during a protest against presidential election results in Minsk, Belarus, Tuesday, Sept. 1, 2020. Several hundred students on Tuesday gathered in Minsk and marched through the city center, demanding the resignation of the country's authoritarian leader after an election the opposition denounced as rigged. Many have been detained as police moved to break up the crowds. (AP Photo)
Police detain a student during a protest against presidential election results in Minsk, Belarus, Tuesday, Sept. 1, 2020. Several hundred students on Tuesday gathered in Minsk and marched through the city center, demanding the resignation of the country's authoritarian leader after an election the opposition denounced as rigged. Many have been detained as police moved to break up the crowds. (AP Photo)
Police detain a student during a protest against presidential election results in Minsk, Belarus, Tuesday, Sept. 1, 2020. Several hundred students on Tuesday gathered in Minsk and marched through the city center, demanding the resignation of the country's authoritarian leader after an election the opposition denounced as rigged. Many have been detained as police moved to break up the crowds. (AP Photo)
Police detain a student during a protest against presidential election results in Minsk, Belarus, Tuesday, Sept. 1, 2020. Several hundred students on Tuesday gathered in Minsk and marched through the city center, demanding the resignation of the country's authoritarian leader after an election the opposition denounced as rigged. Many have been detained as police moved to break up the crowds. (AP Photo)
A plainclothed policeman detains a student during a protest in Minsk, Belarus, Tuesday, Sept. 1, 2020. Several hundred students on Tuesday gathered in Minsk and marched through the city center, demanding the resignation of the country's authoritarian leader after an election the opposition denounced as rigged. Many have been detained as police moved to break up the crowds. (Tut.By via AP)
A woman argues with a policeman during a protest in Minsk, Belarus, Tuesday, Sept. 1, 2020. Several hundred students on Tuesday gathered in Minsk and marched through the city center, demanding the resignation of the country's authoritarian leader after an election the opposition denounced as rigged. Many have been detained as police moved to break up the crowds. (Tut.By via AP)
Police detain students during a protest against presidential election results in Minsk, Belarus, Tuesday, Sept. 1, 2020. Several hundred students on Tuesday gathered in Minsk and marched through the city center, demanding the resignation of the country's authoritarian leader after an election the opposition denounced as rigged. Many have been detained as police moved to break up the crowds. (Tut.By via AP)
Police detain a student during a protest in Minsk, Belarus, Tuesday, Sept. 1, 2020. Several hundred students on Tuesday gathered in Minsk and marched through the city center, demanding the resignation of the country's authoritarian leader after an election the opposition denounced as rigged. Many have been detained as police moved to break up the crowds. (Tut.By via AP)
Police detain a student during a protest in Minsk, Belarus, Tuesday, Sept. 1, 2020. Several hundred students on Tuesday gathered in Minsk and marched through the city center, demanding the resignation of the country's authoritarian leader after an election the opposition denounced as rigged. Many have been detained as police moved to break up the crowds. (Tut.By via AP)
Police detain a student during a protest in Minsk, Belarus, Tuesday, Sept. 1, 2020. Several hundred students on Tuesday gathered in Minsk and marched through the city center, demanding the resignation of the country's authoritarian leader after an election the opposition denounced as rigged. Many have been detained as police moved to break up the crowds. (Tut.By via AP)
A woman argues with a policeman during a protest in Minsk, Belarus, Tuesday, Sept. 1, 2020. Several hundred students on Tuesday gathered in Minsk and marched through the city center, demanding the resignation of the country's authoritarian leader after an election the opposition denounced as rigged. Many have been detained as police moved to break up the crowds. (Tut.By via AP)
A woman reacts with a policeman during a protest in Minsk, Belarus, Tuesday, Sept. 1, 2020. Several hundred students on Tuesday gathered in Minsk and marched through the city center, demanding the resignation of the country's authoritarian leader after an election the opposition denounced as rigged. Many have been detained as police moved to break up the crowds. (Tut.By via AP)
Police detain a student during a protest in Minsk, Belarus, Tuesday, Sept. 1, 2020. Several hundred students on Tuesday gathered in Minsk and marched through the city center, demanding the resignation of the country's authoritarian leader after an election the opposition denounced as rigged. Many have been detained as police moved to break up the crowds. (Tut.By via AP)
A woman argues with a policeman during a protest in Minsk, Belarus, Tuesday, Sept. 1, 2020. Several hundred students on Tuesday gathered in Minsk and marched through the city center, demanding the resignation of the country's authoritarian leader after an election the opposition denounced as rigged. Many have been detained as police moved to break up the crowds. (Tut.By via AP)
Belarus students with a banner reading "Is power more precious than our lives?", attend a rally in Minsk, Belarus, Tuesday, Sept. 1, 2020. Several hundred students on Tuesday gathered in Minsk and marched through the city center, demanding the resignation of the country's authoritarian leader after an election the opposition denounced as rigged. Many have been detained as police moved to break up the crowds. (Tut.By via AP)
Belarus students attend a rally in Minsk, Belarus, Tuesday, Sept. 1, 2020. Several hundred students on Tuesday gathered in Minsk and marched through the city center, demanding the resignation of the country's authoritarian leader after an election the opposition denounced as rigged. Many have been detained as police moved to break up the crowds. (Tut.By via AP)
Belarusians attend a rally in Minsk, Belarus, Tuesday, Sept. 1, 2020. Several hundred students on Tuesday gathered in Minsk and marched through the city center, demanding the resignation of the country's authoritarian leader after an election the opposition denounced as rigged. Many have been detained as police moved to break up the crowds. (Tut.By via AP)
Police detain students during a protest in Minsk, Belarus, Tuesday, Sept. 1, 2020. Several hundred students on Tuesday gathered in Minsk and marched through the city center, demanding the resignation of the country's authoritarian leader after an election the opposition denounced as rigged. Many have been detained as police moved to break up the crowds. (Tut.By via AP)
Students run away from police during a protest in Minsk, Belarus, Tuesday, Sept. 1, 2020. Several hundred students on Tuesday gathered in Minsk and marched through the city center, demanding the resignation of the country's authoritarian leader after an election the opposition denounced as rigged. Many have been detained as police moved to break up the crowds. (Tut.By via AP)
A man holds a Criminal Code book in front of police officers during a protest in Minsk, Belarus, Tuesday, Sept. 1, 2020. Several hundred students on Tuesday gathered in Minsk and marched through the city center, demanding the resignation of the country's authoritarian leader after an election the opposition denounced as rigged. Many have been detained as police moved to break up the crowds. (Tut.By via AP)
TOPSHOT - Belarusian servicemen stand behind a barbed wire fence during an opposition supporters rally protesting against disputed presidential elections results in Minsk on August 30, 2020. - Tens of thousands of opposition supporters marched through Minsk on August 30, calling for an end to strongman Alexander Lukashenko's rule amid a heavy security presence and despite dozens of arrests. Belarus protests have entered a third week since the disputed presidential election on August 9 in which Lukashenko claimed victory. (Photo by - / TUT.BY / AFP)
TOPSHOT - Belarus special police troops block a street as opposition supporters rally to protest against disputed presidential elections results in Minsk on August 30, 2020. - Tens of thousands of opposition supporters marched through Minsk on August 30, calling for an end to strongman Alexander Lukashenko's rule amid a heavy security presence and despite dozens of arrests. Belarus protests have entered a third week since the disputed presidential election on August 9 in which Lukashenko claimed victory. (Photo by - / TUT.BY / AFP)
TOPSHOT - Belarusian servicemen block a street during an opposition supporters rally protesting against disputed presidential elections results in Minsk on August 30, 2020. - Tens of thousands of opposition supporters marched through Minsk on August 30, calling for an end to strongman Alexander Lukashenko's rule amid a heavy security presence and despite dozens of arrests. Belarus protests have entered a third week since the disputed presidential election on August 9 in which Lukashenko claimed victory. (Photo by - / TUT.BY / AFP)
TOPSHOT - Belarus special police troops detain a protester as opposition supporters rally to protest against disputed presidential elections results in Minsk on August 30, 2020. - Tens of thousands of opposition supporters marched through Minsk on August 30, calling for an end to strongman Alexander Lukashenko's rule amid a heavy security presence and despite dozens of arrests. Belarus protests have entered a third week since the disputed presidential election on August 9 in which Lukashenko claimed victory. (Photo by - / TUT.BY / AFP)
TOPSHOT - A protester (R) speaks with a Belarusian serviceman as opposition supporters rally to protest against disputed presidential elections results in Minsk on August 30, 2020. - Tens of thousands of opposition supporters marched through Minsk on August 30, calling for an end to strongman Alexander Lukashenko's rule amid a heavy security presence and despite dozens of arrests. Belarus protests have entered a third week since the disputed presidential election on August 9 in which Lukashenko claimed victory. (Photo by - / TUT.BY / AFP)
TOPSHOT - A protester (L) speaks with a Belarusian serviceman as opposition supporters rally to protest against disputed presidential elections results in Minsk on August 30, 2020. - Tens of thousands of opposition supporters marched through Minsk on August 30, calling for an end to strongman Alexander Lukashenko's rule amid a heavy security presence and despite dozens of arrests. Belarus protests have entered a third week since the disputed presidential election on August 9 in which Lukashenko claimed victory. (Photo by - / TUT.BY / AFP)
TOPSHOT - Protesters speak with Belarusian special police officers while opposition supporters rally to protest against disputed presidential elections results in Minsk on August 30, 2020. - Tens of thousands of opposition supporters marched through Minsk on August 30, calling for an end to strongman Alexander Lukashenko's rule amid a heavy security presence and despite dozens of arrests. Belarus protests have entered a third week since the disputed presidential election on August 9 in which Lukashenko claimed victory. (Photo by - / TUT.BY / AFP)
A woman kneels in front of a riot police line as they block Belarusian opposition supporters rally in the center of Minsk, Belarus, Sunday, Aug. 30, 2020. Opposition supporters whose protests have convulsed the country for two weeks aim to hold a march in the capital of Belarus. (AP Photo)
A woman kneels in front of riot police line as they block Belarusian opposition supporters rally in the center of Minsk, Belarus, Sunday, Aug. 30, 2020. Opposition supporters whose protests have convulsed the country for two weeks aim to hold a march in the capital of Belarus. (AP Photo)
Protesters lie on the ground in front of riot police line blocking Belarusian opposition supporters rally in the center of Minsk, Belarus, Sunday, Aug. 30, 2020. Opposition supporters whose protests have convulsed the country for two weeks aim to hold a march in the capital of Belarus. (AP Photo)
Women hold a poster reading "We are not rats, we are Belarusians, you (Lukashenko) run!" as they stand in front of riot police line blocking Belarusian opposition supporters rally in the center of Minsk, Belarus, Sunday, Aug. 30, 2020. Opposition supporters whose protests have convulsed the country for two weeks aim to hold a march in the capital of Belarus. (AP Photo)
Belarusian opposition supporters during a rally as police block an area with a barbed wire fence in Minsk, Belarus, Sunday, Aug. 30, 2020. Sunday's demonstration marked the beginning of the fourth week of daily protests calling for President Alexander Lukashenko's resignation in the wake of allegedly falsified election results. (AP Photo)
Belarusian opposition supporters with a huge old Belarusian national flag march in Minsk, Belarus, Sunday, Aug. 30, 2020. Sunday's demonstration marked the beginning of the fourth week of daily protests calling for President Alexander Lukashenko's resignation in the wake of allegedly falsified election results. (AP Photo)
Belarusian opposition supporters with an old Belarusian national flags march in Minsk, Belarus, Sunday, Aug. 30, 2020. Sunday's demonstration marked the beginning of the fourth week of daily protests calling for President Alexander Lukashenko's resignation in the wake of allegedly falsified election results. (AP Photo)
Belarusian opposition supporters with an old Belarusian national flags march in Minsk, Belarus, Sunday, Aug. 30, 2020. Sunday's demonstration marked the beginning of the fourth week of daily protests calling for President Alexander Lukashenko's resignation in the wake of allegedly falsified election results. (AP Photo)
Belarusian opposition supporters with an old Belarusian national flags march in Minsk, Belarus, Sunday, Aug. 30, 2020. Sunday's demonstration marked the beginning of the fourth week of daily protests calling for President Alexander Lukashenko's resignation in the wake of allegedly falsified election results. (AP Photo)
A man stands during a rally as police block an area with a barbed wire fence in Minsk, Belarus, Sunday, Aug. 30, 2020. Sunday's demonstration marked the beginning of the fourth week of daily protests calling for President Alexander Lukashenko's resignation in the wake of allegedly falsified election results. (AP Photo)
In this video grab taken from a footage provided by Belsat TV via the Associated Press Television, riot police line block a street to protect against a Belarusian opposition supporters rally in the center of Minsk, Belarus, Sunday, Aug. 30, 2020. Opposition supporters whose protests have convulsed the country for two weeks aim to hold a march in the capital of Belarus. (Belsat TV via AP)
In this video grab taken from a footage provided by Belsat TV via the Associated Press Television, riot police line up to block a street near Independence Square to protect against Belarusian opposition supporters rally in the center of Minsk, Belarus, Sunday, Aug. 30, 2020. Opposition supporters whose protests have convulsed the country for two weeks aim to hold a march in the capital of Belarus. (Belsat TV via AP)
In this video grab taken from a footage provided by Belsat TV via Associated Press Television, Riot police line block a street to protect against Belarusian opposition supporters rally in the center of Minsk, Belarus, Sunday, Aug. 30, 2020. Opposition supporters whose protests have convulsed the country for two weeks aim to hold a march in the capital of Belarus. (Belsat TV via AP)
In this video grab taken from a footage provided by Belsat TV via Associated Press Television, Riot police line block a street to protect against Belarusian opposition supporters rally in the center of Minsk, Belarus, Sunday, Aug. 30, 2020. Opposition supporters whose protests have convulsed the country for two weeks aim to hold a march in the capital of Belarus. (Belsat TV via AP)
Belarusian opposition supporters with old Belarusian national flags rally in Minsk, Belarus, Sunday, Aug. 30, 2020. Tens of thousands of demonstrators gathered in the capital of Belarus, beginning the fourth week of daily protests demanding that the country's authoritarian president resign. The protests began after an Aug. 9 presidential election that protesters say was rigged and officials say gave President Alexander Lukashenko a sixth term in office. (AP Photo)
Belarusian opposition supporters with old Belarusian national flags rally in Minsk, Belarus, Sunday, Aug. 30, 2020. Tens of thousands of demonstrators gathered in the capital of Belarus, beginning the fourth week of daily protests demanding that the country's authoritarian president resign. The protests began after an Aug. 9 presidential election that protesters say was rigged and officials say gave President Alexander Lukashenko a sixth term in office. (AP Photo)
Belarusian opposition supporters with old Belarusian national flags and a poster reading "Why haven't the killers been arrested yet?" rally in Minsk, Belarus, Sunday, Aug. 30, 2020. Tens of thousands of demonstrators have gathered in the capital of Belarus, beginning the fourth week of daily protests demanding that the country's authoritarian president resign. The protests began after an Aug. 9 presidential election that protesters say was rigged and officials say gave President Alexander Lukashenko a sixth term in office. (AP Photo)
Belarusian servicemen watch as Belarusian opposition supporters gather in front of a police line during a rally in Minsk, Belarus, Sunday, Aug. 30, 2020. Tens of thousands of demonstrators have gathered in the capital of Belarus, beginning the fourth week of daily protests demanding that the country's authoritarian president resign. The protests began after an Aug. 9 presidential election that protesters say was rigged and officials say gave President Alexander Lukashenko a sixth term in office. (AP Photo)
Belarusian servicemen stand behind a barbed wire fence to protect against Belarusian opposition supporters during a rally in Minsk, Belarus, Sunday, Aug. 30, 2020. Tens of thousands of demonstrators have gathered in the capital of Belarus, beginning the fourth week of daily protests demanding that the country's authoritarian president resign. The protests began after an Aug. 9 presidential election that protesters say was rigged and officials say gave President Alexander Lukashenko a sixth term in office. (AP Photo)
Belarusian servicemen stand behind a barbed wire fence to protect against Belarusian opposition supporters during a rally in Minsk, Belarus, Sunday, Aug. 30, 2020. Tens of thousands of demonstrators have gathered in the capital of Belarus, beginning the fourth week of daily protests demanding that the country's authoritarian president resign. The protests began after an Aug. 9 presidential election that protesters say was rigged and officials say gave President Alexander Lukashenko a sixth term in office. (AP Photo)
Belarusian opposition supporters with old Belarusian national flags rally in Minsk, Belarus, Sunday, Aug. 30, 2020. Tens of thousands of demonstrators have gathered in the capital of Belarus, beginning the fourth week of daily protests demanding that the country's authoritarian president resign. The protests began after an Aug. 9 presidential election that protesters say was rigged and officials say gave President Alexander Lukashenko a sixth term in office. (AP Photo)
A Belarusian opposition supporter holds an old Belarusian national flag in front of a police line during a rally in Minsk, Belarus, Sunday, Aug. 30, 2020. Tens of thousands of demonstrators have gathered in the capital of Belarus, beginning the fourth week of daily protests demanding that the country's authoritarian president resign. The protests began after an Aug. 9 presidential election that protesters say was rigged and officials say gave President Alexander Lukashenko a sixth term in office. (AP Photo)
Belarusian servicemen stand behind a barbed wire fence to protect against Belarusian opposition supporters during a rally in Minsk, Belarus, Sunday, Aug. 30, 2020. Tens of thousands of demonstrators have gathered in the capital of Belarus, beginning the fourth week of daily protests demanding that the country's authoritarian president resign. The protests began after an Aug. 9 presidential election that protesters say was rigged and officials say gave President Alexander Lukashenko a sixth term in office. (AP Photo)
Maria Kolesnikova, one of Belarus' opposition leaders, center, gestures, during a rally in Minsk, Belarus, Sunday, Aug. 30, 2020. Tens of thousands of demonstrators gathered in the capital of Belarus, beginning the fourth week of daily protests demanding that the country's authoritarian president resign. The protests began after an Aug. 9 presidential election that protesters say was rigged and officials say gave President Alexander Lukashenko a sixth term in office. (AP Photo)
A Belarusian opposition supporter waves an old Belarusian national flag in front of police line during a rally in Minsk, Belarus, Sunday, Aug. 30, 2020. Tens of thousands of demonstrators have gathered in the capital of Belarus, beginning the fourth week of daily protests demanding that the country's authoritarian president resign. The protests began after an Aug. 9 presidential election that protesters say was rigged and officials say gave President Alexander Lukashenko a sixth term in office. (AP Photo)
Belarusian opposition supporters drape themselves with old Belarusian national flags, during a rally in Minsk, Belarus, Sunday, Aug. 30, 2020. Tens of thousands of demonstrators gathered in the capital of Belarus, beginning the fourth week of daily protests demanding that the country's authoritarian president resign. The protests began after an Aug. 9 presidential election that protesters say was rigged and officials say gave President Alexander Lukashenko a sixth term in office. (AP Photo)
A Belarusian serviceman watches as Belarusian opposition supporters gather in front of a police line during a rally in Minsk, Belarus, Sunday, Aug. 30, 2020. Tens of thousands of demonstrators have gathered in the capital of Belarus, beginning the fourth week of daily protests demanding that the country's authoritarian president resign. The protests began after an Aug. 9 presidential election that protesters say was rigged and officials say gave President Alexander Lukashenko a sixth term in office. (AP Photo)
A girl with ribbons in the colours of the old Belarusian flag, looks at Belarusian servicemen stand guard as Belarusian opposition supporters gather in front of a police line during a rally in Minsk, Belarus, Sunday, Aug. 30, 2020. Tens of thousands of demonstrators have gathered in the capital of Belarus, beginning the fourth week of daily protests demanding that the country's authoritarian president resign. The protests began after an Aug. 9 presidential election that protesters say was rigged and officials say gave President Alexander Lukashenko a sixth term in office. (AP Photo)
Maria Kolesnikova, one of Belarus' opposition leaders, center, gestures during a rally in Minsk, Belarus, Sunday, Aug. 30, 2020. Tens of thousands of demonstrators have gathered in the capital of Belarus, beginning the fourth week of daily protests demanding that the country's authoritarian president resign. The protests began after an Aug. 9 presidential election that protesters say was rigged and officials say gave President Alexander Lukashenko a sixth term in office. (AP Photo)
Roses lie on the barbed wire separating Belarusian servicemen and Belarusian opposition supporters during a rally in Minsk, Belarus, Sunday, Aug. 30, 2020. Tens of thousands of demonstrators have gathered in the capital of Belarus, beginning the fourth week of daily protests demanding that the country's authoritarian president resign. The protests began after an Aug. 9 presidential election that protesters say was rigged and officials say gave President Alexander Lukashenko a sixth term in office. (AP Photo)
Belarusian opposition supporters with old Belarusian national flags gather towards the Independence Palace in Minsk, Belarus, Sunday, Aug. 30, 2020. Tens of thousands of demonstrators gathered in the capital of Belarus, beginning the fourth week of daily protests demanding that the country's authoritarian president resign. The protests began after an Aug. 9 presidential election that protesters say was rigged and officials say gave President Alexander Lukashenko a sixth term in office. (AP Photo)
Belarusian opposition supporters with old Belarusian national flags gather towards the Independence Palace in Minsk, Belarus, Sunday, Aug. 30, 2020. Tens of thousands of demonstrators have gathered in the capital of Belarus, beginning the fourth week of daily protests demanding that the country's authoritarian president resign. The protests began after an Aug. 9 presidential election that protesters say was rigged and officials say gave President Alexander Lukashenko a sixth term in office. (AP Photo)
Belarusian opposition supporters wave old Belarusian national flags during a rally in Minsk, Belarus, Sunday, Aug. 30, 2020. Tens of thousands of demonstrators have gathered in the capital of Belarus, beginning the fourth week of daily protests demanding that the country's authoritarian president resign. The protests began after an Aug. 9 presidential election that protesters say was rigged and officials say gave President Alexander Lukashenko a sixth term in office. (AP Photo)
A woman gestures in front of the police line as Belarusian opposition supporters gather toward the Independence Palace in Minsk, Belarus, Sunday, Aug. 30, 2020. Tens of thousands of demonstrators have gathered in the capital of Belarus, beginning the fourth week of daily protests demanding that the country's authoritarian president resign. The protests began after an Aug. 9 presidential election that protesters say was rigged and officials say gave President Alexander Lukashenko a sixth term in office. (AP Photo)
Two women kiss covered by an old Belarusian national flag as Belarusian opposition supporters gather towards the Independence Palace in Minsk, Belarus, Sunday, Aug. 30, 2020. Tens of thousands of demonstrators have gathered in the capital of Belarus, beginning the fourth week of daily protests demanding that the country's authoritarian president resign. The protests began after an Aug. 9 presidential election that protesters say was rigged and officials say gave President Alexander Lukashenko a sixth term in office. (AP Photo)
A man holds an old Belarusian national flag standing in front of the police line towards the Independence Palace during Belarusian opposition supporters rally in Minsk, Belarus, Sunday, Aug. 30, 2020. Tens of thousands of demonstrators have gathered in the capital of Belarus, beginning the fourth week of daily protests demanding that the country's authoritarian president resign. The protests began after an Aug. 9 presidential election that protesters say was rigged and officials say gave President Alexander Lukashenko a sixth term in office. (AP Photo)
Police block a street to protect against Belarusian opposition supporters during a rally in Minsk, Belarus, Sunday, Aug. 30, 2020. Tens of thousands of demonstrators gathered in the capital of Belarus, beginning the fourth week of daily protests demanding that the country's authoritarian president resign. The protests began after an Aug. 9 presidential election that protesters say was rigged and officials say gave President Alexander Lukashenko a sixth term in office. (AP Photo)
Belarusian opposition supporters with old Belarusian national flags carry a symbolic coffin with the words reading "Dictatorship rests here" during a rally in Minsk, Belarus, Sunday, Aug. 30, 2020. Tens of thousands of demonstrators have gathered in the capital of Belarus, beginning the fourth week of daily protests demanding that the country's authoritarian president resign. The protests began after an Aug. 9 presidential election that protesters say was rigged and officials say gave President Alexander Lukashenko a sixth term in office. (AP Photo)
Belarusian opposition supporters carry a big model of a cockroach symbolizing Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko, during a rally in Minsk, Belarus, Sunday, Aug. 30, 2020. Tens of thousands of demonstrators gathered in the capital of Belarus, beginning the fourth week of daily protests demanding that the country's authoritarian president resign. The protests began after an Aug. 9 presidential election that protesters say was rigged and officials say gave President Alexander Lukashenko a sixth term in office. (AP Photo)
A young man holds a portrait of Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko with the words reading "Happy birthday to you, Sasha" standing at Belarusian servicemen and a barbed wire fence to protect against Belarusian opposition supporters during a rally in Minsk, Belarus, Sunday, Aug. 30, 2020. Tens of thousands of demonstrators have gathered in the capital of Belarus, beginning the fourth week of daily protests demanding that the country's authoritarian president resign. The protests began after an Aug. 9 presidential election that protesters say was rigged and officials say gave President Alexander Lukashenko a sixth term in office. (AP Photo)
A Belarusian opposition supporter holds an old Belarusian national flag in front of a police line during a rally in Minsk, Belarus, Sunday, Aug. 30, 2020. Tens of thousands of demonstrators have gathered in the capital of Belarus, beginning the fourth week of daily protests demanding that the country's authoritarian president resign. The protests began after an Aug. 9 presidential election that protesters say was rigged and officials say gave President Alexander Lukashenko a sixth term in office. (Tut.By via AP)
A woman walks past the barbed wire separating Belarusian servicemen and Belarusian opposition supporters during a rally in Minsk, Belarus, Sunday, Aug. 30, 2020. Tens of thousands of demonstrators have gathered in the capital of Belarus, beginning the fourth week of daily protests demanding that the country's authoritarian president resign. The protests began after an Aug. 9 presidential election that protesters say was rigged and officials say gave President Alexander Lukashenko a sixth term in office. (Tut.By via AP)
Belarusian opposition supporters stand in front of a police line during a rally in Minsk, Belarus, Sunday, Aug. 30, 2020. Tens of thousands of demonstrators have gathered in the capital of Belarus, beginning the fourth week of daily protests demanding that the country's authoritarian president resign. The protests began after an Aug. 9 presidential election that protesters say was rigged and officials say gave President Alexander Lukashenko a sixth term in office. (Tut.By via AP)
Belarusian opposition supporters stand in front of a police line during a rally in Minsk, Belarus, Sunday, Aug. 30, 2020. Tens of thousands of demonstrators have gathered in the capital of Belarus, beginning the fourth week of daily protests demanding that the country's authoritarian president resign. The protests began after an Aug. 9 presidential election that protesters say was rigged and officials say gave President Alexander Lukashenko a sixth term in office. (Tut.By via AP)
Police block a street to protect against Belarusian opposition supporters during a rally in Minsk, Belarus, Sunday, Aug. 30, 2020. Tens of thousands of demonstrators gathered in the capital of Belarus, beginning the fourth week of daily protests demanding that the country's authoritarian president resign. The protests began after an Aug. 9 presidential election that protesters say was rigged and officials say gave President Alexander Lukashenko a sixth term in office. (Tut.By via AP)
A Belarusian opposition supporter stands in front of a police line during a rally in Minsk, Belarus, Sunday, Aug. 30, 2020. Tens of thousands of demonstrators have gathered in the capital of Belarus, beginning the fourth week of daily protests demanding that the country's authoritarian president resign. The protests began after an Aug. 9 presidential election that protesters say was rigged and officials say gave President Alexander Lukashenko a sixth term in office. (Tut.By via AP)
A Belarusian opposition supporter holds an old Belarusian national flag during a rally in Minsk, Belarus, Sunday, Aug. 30, 2020. Tens of thousands of demonstrators have gathered in the capital of Belarus, beginning the fourth week of daily protests demanding that the country's authoritarian president resign. The protests began after an Aug. 9 presidential election that protesters say was rigged and officials say gave President Alexander Lukashenko a sixth term in office. (Tut.By via AP)
Belarusian opposition supporters light phones lights during a rally in Minsk, Belarus, Sunday, Aug. 30, 2020. Tens of thousands of demonstrators have gathered in the capital of Belarus, beginning the fourth week of daily protests demanding that the country's authoritarian president resign. The protests began after an Aug. 9 presidential election that protesters say was rigged and officials say gave President Alexander Lukashenko a sixth term in office. (Tut.By via AP)
Maria Kolesnikova, one of Belarus' opposition leaders, center, gestures during a rally in Minsk, Belarus, Sunday, Aug. 30, 2020. Tens of thousands of demonstrators have gathered in the capital of Belarus, beginning the fourth week of daily protests demanding that the country's authoritarian president resign. The protests began after an Aug. 9 presidential election that protesters say was rigged and officials say gave President Alexander Lukashenko a sixth term in office. (Tut.By via AP)
Belarusian opposition supporters gather in front of police line towards the Independence Palace, residence of the President Alexander Lukashenko in Minsk, Belarus, Sunday, Aug. 30, 2020. Tens of thousands of demonstrators gathered in the capital of Belarus, beginning the fourth week of daily protests demanding that the country's authoritarian president resign. The protests began after an Aug. 9 presidential election that protesters say was rigged and officials say gave President Alexander Lukashenko a sixth term in office. (AP Photo)
Belarusian opposition supporters gather in front of police line toward the Independence Palace, residence of the President Alexander Lukashenko, in the background, in Minsk, Belarus, Sunday, Aug. 30, 2020. Tens of thousands of demonstrators gathered in the capital of Belarus, beginning the fourth week of daily protests demanding that the country's authoritarian president resign. The protests began after an Aug. 9 presidential election that protesters say was rigged and officials say gave President Alexander Lukashenko a sixth term in office. (AP Photo)
Opposition supporters rally to protest against disputed presidential elections results in Minsk on August 30, 2020. - Tens of thousands of opposition supporters marched through Minsk on August 30, calling for an end to strongman Alexander Lukashenko's rule amid a heavy security presence and despite dozens of arrests. Belarus protests have entered a third week since the disputed presidential election on August 9 in which Lukashenko claimed victory. (Photo by - / TUT.BY / AFP)
Opposition supporters rally to protest against disputed presidential elections results in Minsk on August 30, 2020. - Tens of thousands of opposition supporters marched through Minsk on August 30, calling for an end to strongman Alexander Lukashenko's rule amid a heavy security presence and despite dozens of arrests. Belarus protests have entered a third week since the disputed presidential election on August 9 in which Lukashenko claimed victory. (Photo by - / TUT.BY / AFP)
Opposition supporters rally to protest against disputed presidential elections results in Minsk on August 30, 2020. - Tens of thousands of opposition supporters marched through Minsk on August 30, calling for an end to strongman Alexander Lukashenko's rule amid a heavy security presence and despite dozens of arrests. Belarus protests have entered a third week since the disputed presidential election on August 9 in which Lukashenko claimed victory. (Photo by - / TUT.BY / AFP)
Belarusian servicemen stand behind a barbed wire fence during an opposition supporters rally protesting against disputed presidential elections results in Minsk on August 30, 2020. - Tens of thousands of opposition supporters marched through Minsk on August 30, calling for an end to strongman Alexander Lukashenko's rule amid a heavy security presence and despite dozens of arrests. Belarus protests have entered a third week since the disputed presidential election on August 9 in which Lukashenko claimed victory. (Photo by - / TUT.BY / AFP)
Opposition supporters rally to protest against disputed presidential elections results in Minsk on August 30, 2020. - Tens of thousands of opposition supporters marched through Minsk on August 30, calling for an end to strongman Alexander Lukashenko's rule amid a heavy security presence and despite dozens of arrests. Belarus protests have entered a third week since the disputed presidential election on August 9 in which Lukashenko claimed victory. (Photo by - / TUT.BY / AFP)
Belarus special police troops block a street as opposition supporters rally to protest against disputed presidential elections results in Minsk on August 30, 2020. - Tens of thousands of opposition supporters marched through Minsk on August 30, calling for an end to strongman Alexander Lukashenko's rule amid a heavy security presence and despite dozens of arrests. Belarus protests have entered a third week since the disputed presidential election on August 9 in which Lukashenko claimed victory. (Photo by - / TUT.BY / AFP)
Belarusian servicemen block a street during an opposition supporters rally protesting against disputed presidential elections results in Minsk on August 30, 2020. - Tens of thousands of opposition supporters marched through Minsk on August 30, calling for an end to strongman Alexander Lukashenko's rule amid a heavy security presence and despite dozens of arrests. Belarus protests have entered a third week since the disputed presidential election on August 9 in which Lukashenko claimed victory. (Photo by - / TUT.BY / AFP)
Belarus special police troops detain a protester as opposition supporters rally to protest against disputed presidential elections results in Minsk on August 30, 2020. - Tens of thousands of opposition supporters marched through Minsk on August 30, calling for an end to strongman Alexander Lukashenko's rule amid a heavy security presence and despite dozens of arrests. Belarus protests have entered a third week since the disputed presidential election on August 9 in which Lukashenko claimed victory. (Photo by - / TUT.BY / AFP)
A protester (R) speaks with a Belarusian serviceman as opposition supporters rally to protest against disputed presidential elections results in Minsk on August 30, 2020. - Tens of thousands of opposition supporters marched through Minsk on August 30, calling for an end to strongman Alexander Lukashenko's rule amid a heavy security presence and despite dozens of arrests. Belarus protests have entered a third week since the disputed presidential election on August 9 in which Lukashenko claimed victory. (Photo by - / TUT.BY / AFP)
A protester (L) speaks with a Belarusian serviceman as opposition supporters rally to protest against disputed presidential elections results in Minsk on August 30, 2020. - Tens of thousands of opposition supporters marched through Minsk on August 30, calling for an end to strongman Alexander Lukashenko's rule amid a heavy security presence and despite dozens of arrests. Belarus protests have entered a third week since the disputed presidential election on August 9 in which Lukashenko claimed victory. (Photo by - / TUT.BY / AFP)
Protesters speak with Belarusian special police officers while opposition supporters rally to protest against disputed presidential elections results in Minsk on August 30, 2020. - Tens of thousands of opposition supporters marched through Minsk on August 30, calling for an end to strongman Alexander Lukashenko's rule amid a heavy security presence and despite dozens of arrests. Belarus protests have entered a third week since the disputed presidential election on August 9 in which Lukashenko claimed victory. (Photo by - / TUT.BY / AFP)
30 August 2020, Belarus, Minsk: Independence Square is closed with metal bars and surrounded by hundreds of police. Thousands of people in Minsk are moving into the city centre for a new major Sunday demonstration against the controversial head of state Lukashenko. Photo: Ulf Mauder/dpa
30 August 2020, Belarus, Minsk: In the morning, police officers stand at metal bars on the sealed-off Independence Square in front of the planned big Sunday demonstration against the controversial Belarusian head of state Lukashenko. The Ministry of the Interior warned the citizens not to participate in the unauthorized demonstration - and threatened to use violence. The democracy movement called for protest against this. Photo: Ulf Mauder/dpa
Belarus' women march in central Minsk on August 29, 2020 during a demonstration against the results of the presidential election and police brutality. - Belarusian authorities on Saturday withdrew the accreditation of several foreign media journalists, including AFP, ahead of the latest demonstration challenging the results of the presidential election. (Photo by Tatyana KALINOVSKAYA / AFP)
Belarus' women march in central Minsk on August 29, 2020 during a demonstration against the results of the presidential election and police brutality. - Belarusian authorities on Saturday withdrew the accreditation of several foreign media journalists, including AFP, ahead of the latest demonstration challenging the results of the presidential election. (Photo by Tatyana KALINOVSKAYA / AFP)
Belarus' policemen control a street as women march in central Minsk on August 29, 2020 during a demonstration against the results of the presidential election and police brutality. - Belarusian authorities on Saturday withdrew the accreditation of several foreign media journalists, including AFP, ahead of the latest demonstration challenging the results of the presidential election. (Photo by Tatyana KALINOVSKAYA / AFP)
Protesters stand in front of a Catholic church in Minsk, Belarus, Friday, Aug. 28, 2020. The opposition is bracing for another big rally in Minsk on Sunday. Demonstrations around the capital's main square peaked to about 200,000 over the past two Sundays, the biggest protests the country has ever seen. (AP Photo/Dmitri Lovetsky)
Police officers ask protesters standing in front of a Catholic church to leave the place in Minsk, Belarus, Friday, Aug. 28, 2020. The opposition is bracing for another big rally in Minsk on Sunday. Demonstrations around the capital's main square peaked to about 200,000 over the past two Sundays, the biggest protests the country has ever seen. (AP Photo/Dmitri Lovetsky)