MINSK — Thousands of demonstrators descended on the Belarusian capital on August 17 for a ninth night of protests against Belarusian leader Alexander Lukashenko, who earlier in the day said that a fresh presidential election is possible if changes are made to the constitution.
RFE/RL: Protesters keep on marching in Minsk after Lukashenko heckled in speech
Workers of Minskenergo (Minsk Energy Company) hold a poster reading "Lukashenko go away!" during the rally in Minsk, on Aug. 17, 2020, after incumbent president rejected calls to step down in a defiant speech.
