The protests are largely peaceful, but one section turns violent and 300 people are arrested.
Riots in Sweden after far-right activists burn copy of Quran
Unrest in Malmo city after copy of Muslim holy book is burned during a far-right rally in a mainly immigrant district.
Protesters in Minsk on August 14, 2020. Photo by Melirius via Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.
This story is based on reporting by Global Voices’ content partner Meta.mk News Agency, a project of the Metamorphosis Foundation.
The recent political turmoil in Belarus has been accompanied by an increased amount of disinformation about the country, disseminated through the channels which have already been active in spreading propaganda narratives characteristic of pro-Kremlin troll armies.
Topless sunbathing defended by French interior minister
Gérald Darmanin tweets his support after police asked women relaxing on a beach to cover up.
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