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Explosions sound in Minsk as security forces confront protesters at barricades

One man was killed on August 10, 2020 as thousands took to the streets for a second night of anti-government protests in the Belarusian capital of Minsk following a presidential election that opponents claim was a sham, according to reports. The country’s interior ministry told media outlets that a protester was killed while attempting to throw an explosive at security forces on the Monday night. Credit: Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty via Storyful