15:37 Social March frightened authorities

Social March “For Justice” was held in Minsk on November 4. According to the organizers, about 2 thousand people took part in the action. The participants of the action addressed the authorities with social demands: to stop the permanent rise of prices, to carry out economic reforms in the country, to restore benefits, to give freedom to private business, to raise salaries and pensions. Moreover, the demonstrators insisted on release of political prisoners and a free election in the country. Provocations were held during the peaceful action. They were obviously executed under scrutiny of Special Forces.

14:08 Special Forces’ provocation at Social March (VIDEO)

2 thousand people took part in the Social March held today in Minsk. Special Forces carried out provocations during the peaceful action.

11:26 Activists from Belarusian regions not allowed to Social March

Chairperson of the Grodna city United Civil Party office Yury Istomin and 10 people going to Minsk to join the Social March were detained. The road police stopped their minivan 10 km from Grodna claiming the vehicle had been stolen. The detained activists were taken to the town of Skidal to study the incident.