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Belarus people reacts to Lukashenko’s prohibition of pro-democratic flags

The path to the square: the role of digital technologies in Belarus’ protests

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Neither internet blocks nor police violence have hindered Belarus’ networked protest

A mass demonstration against President Alyaksandr Lukashenka in central Minsk, Belarus, August 16. Photo: Homoatrox / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 3.0. Some rights reserved.

Belarus protests: Security forces crack down as 100,000 gather in Minsk

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An estimated 100,000 people have taken to the streets of Minsk to protest against the disputed election.

Hungary: Protesters rally against university ‘takeover’ in Budapest

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Demonstrators say a government-selected board will ruin the autonomy of a top arts university.

‘We could present our revolution at a design festival’: a Belarusian artist reflects on protest imagery

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Belarusian designer Darya Sazanovich reflects on the power of protest optics

Symbols of Belarus’ protest movement. On the left, a red heart on a white background reflects the colours of the historical flag of Belarus flown by opponents of Lukashenka. On the right, a fist holding a paintbrush symbolises artists’ role the protests. It is held by Uladzimir Hramovich, creator of the symbol. Photo (c): Violetta Savchits, used with permission.

Rui Pinto Football Leaks trial starts in Portugal

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