Photo Gallery Crackdown in Minsk
The end of Belarusian dictator Alexander Lukashenko's era appears to be approaching, as thousands take to the streets in Minsk to protest against the country's economic crisis. Here, an Independence Day parade in Minsk on July 3.
The Internet-savvy demonstrators are finding ever-more-creative ways to voice dissent, but Lukashenko is responding with violence. Here, plainclothes policemen detain a man during an action organized by the Revolution Through Social Networks movement on July 3.
Belarus President Alexander Lukashenko, seen here with his youngest son Nikolai, is said to be increasingly out of touch with reality.
The protesters have been using the Internet to organize flash mob-style demonstrations. Here, an activist gets detained on July 3.
Lukashenko organized a violent crackdown on the opposition following Belarus's presidential elections on Dec. 19. Here, a riot policeman chases a protester during an opposition rally.
Lukashenko has been in power for 17 years.
Thousands of protesters have been detained, including during the latest rally on Wednesday, July 13.
