Authoritarian President Alexander Lukashenko seen wearing body armor, as 150,000 rally in Minsk against his election, widely seen as fraudulent

Over 20 media sites down as unprecedented demonstrations demand ouster of authoritarian president, who blames Western interference for unrest

Lobbyists urge Defense Ministry to curb export of Cellebrite's technology to Lukashenko regime as long-time dictator cracks down on opposition

As mass protests build against Belarusian strongman Alexander Lukashenko, Jewish communal organizations maintain careful policy of political neutrality

After strongman Alexander Lukashenko claims to win election with 80% of vote, Svetlana Tikhanovskaya calls for his resignation, release of political prisoners

'This has never happened before, that Minsk has united, Belarusians have united. This is a festival of freedom,' says priest at demonstration over disputed election

As protests rock Minsk following election widely seen as rigged, authorities mete out a harsh response, including against Jews, whether they're involved in demonstrations or not

State television airs footage of detained young demonstrators with bloodied and bruised faces being asked if they wanted a 'revolution'

Svetlana Tikhanovskaya says she left for the sake of her children; staffer: She was forced out by authorities; dictator Lukashenko's Sunday 'victory' has led to violent clashes

After officials report Alexander Lukashenko received 80% of the vote, he claims demonstrators are 'sheep' being directed by foreign groups; challenger says vote was a sham