More Than 100 Criminal Cases Of Riots Sent To The Courts Of Belarus

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In Belarus, more than 100 criminal cases related to riots and the participation of citizens in unauthorized actions have been sent to courts. This is reported by "Interfax", referring to the Prosecutor General's Office of the republic. "To date, the prosecutor's office has sent to the courts more than 100 criminal cases related to riots, participation of citizens in unauthorized events," the statement says. As reported, the siloviki detained more than 1,000 people during the Sunday protests in Belarus. Protests in Belarus continue for the third month in a row. They began after the Central Election Commission of the republic declared Alexander Lukashenko the winner of the presidential elections, which took place on August 9. All the headquarters of the opposition candidates declared non-recognition of their official results. The protesters were supported by employees of the largest industrial enterprises, declaring a strike. The security forces are using special equipment, stun grenades and rubber bullets against the demonstrators. Later, the ex-presidential candidate of the republic Svetlana Tikhanovskaya announced the creation of the Opposition Coordination Council in the country, which should facilitate the transfer of power. Lukashenka, on the other hand, accused Western countries of the protests and demanded that criminal proceedings be instituted against members of the council. Since October 26, Tikhanovskaya has declared a nationwide strike in the country.