Opponents of Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko are set to gather for another day of protest in Minsk over disputed elections last weekend.

Vladimir Putin pledges support for President Lukashenko

The opposition in Belarus hopes to bring thousands to the streets of the capital for a "March for Freedom" on Sunday, a week after the disputed election that triggered unprecedented protests against President Alexander Lukashenko.

Belarus opposition to 'March for Freedom' a week after disputed vote

The United States is discussing the situation in Belarus with the European Union after last weekend's disputed election and subsequent crackdown on protesters, US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said on Saturday.

Pompeo says US monitoring Belarus closely, urges Lukashenko to engage civil society

The opposition in Belarus was gearing up for a weekend of new demonstrations on Saturday with pressure growing on strongman leader Alexander Lukashenko from the streets and European leaders.

Belarus braces for weekend protests as pressure grows on Lukashenko

European Union foreign ministers on Friday took the first step towards imposing new sanctions on Belarus by agreeing to drawing up a list of individuals to be blacklisted in response to strongman Alexander Lukashenko's post-election crackdown.

European Union takes first step to slap new sanctions on Belarus, debates Turkey crisis

Belarusians should be given "the freedoms that they are demanding", US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said on Wednesday, urging authorities in the former Soviet republic not to harm protesters.

Belarusians should have the 'freedoms that they are demanding': Pompeo

At least one person died as Belarusian police clashed with protesters on Monday after the opposition accused President Alexander Lukashenko of rigging his re-election victory amid a chorus of criticism from Western leaders.

Bloody clashes in Belarus as West condemns crackdown after election

Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko has called the protesters 'sheep', who are being controlled by foreign influences. Watch report.

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The international community has expressed concern over the disputed election result in Belarus after Europe's last dictator Alexander Lukashenko won its record sixth term in office. Watch report.

US deeply concerned by Belarus polls: Germany warns of sanctions over vote

Water cannons, tear gas, stun grenades: Protesters clash with Belarus police after election results

The main challenger in Belarus's presidential election on Monday rejected results showing an overwhelming victory for President Alexander Lukashenko and demanded authorities transfer power to the opposition.

Belarus election challenger demands Lukashenko 'hand over power'

Longtime Belarusian leader Alexander Lukashenko won Sunday's presidential election with 79.7 percent of the vote, according to the official exit poll, after a tense campaign that saw a woman opposition candidate posing a historic challenge.

Lukashenko wins Belarus presidential vote with 79.7%: Official exit poll

A presidential contender who says he fled Belarus because he feared for his freedom and custody of his children has told Reuters the country's opposition is pinning its hopes on a candidate he characterised as a latter-day Joan of Arc.

Self-exiled Belarus presidential contender pins hopes on new 'Joan of Arc'

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