The last remaining protest leader of Belarus, Maria Kolesnikova, danced in the court as her trial started on Wednesday. Kolesnikova, the 39-year-old, is a former flute player who has rose to fame as a symbol of protest in Belarus.

Watch: Belarus protest leader dances in court during her trial

Thousands of protesters took to the streets of Belarus on Sunday as they sought to keep the pressure on President Alexander Lukashenko over his contested re-election.

Thousands in Belarus protest Lukashenko's rule

United Nations on Friday expressed its concern over Human Rights conditions in Belarus. The country has been roiled with protests in number of cities. UN rights chief Michelle Bachelet said that the human rights situation in Belarus has seen a "continued deterioration" in recent weeks.

Belarus: UN worried about 'continued deterioration' of human rights conditions

Riot police fired warning shots into the air, used stun grenades and arrested more than 200 people to deter tens of thousands of Belarusians who marched through Minsk on Sunday to demand veteran leader Alexander Lukashenko leave power.

Tens of thousands protest in Belarus, defying warning shots

Belarusian leader Alexander Lukashenko replaced his interior minister and named three security hawks to new roles on Thursday in an attempt to tighten his grip on the country after nearly 12 weeks of mass protests.

Lukashenko shakes up security team to stamp out Belarus protests

Belarus is currently under political turmoil. Tens of thousands of people gather on the streets every weekend demanding the resignation of President Alexander Lukashenko.

WION Dispatch: Lukashenko to track down protesters in Belarus