Belarus: Rival rallies in Minsk as Belarus leader fights back
Image copyright REUTERS Image caption A pro-government demonstration in central Minsk has so far been small Opponents of Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko are set to gather for another day of protest in Minsk over disputed elections last weekend. The "March for Freedom", planned for Sunday afternoon, comes amid growing anger over alleged poll-rigging and police violence at subsequent protests. Meanwhile several hundred supporters of Mr Lukashenko have been holding their own rally in the city. Reports say some state sector workers are being forced to attend. The rallies are taking place after Mr Lukashenko said Russia had agreed to offer security assistance in the case of external military threats. Mr Lukashenko also voiced concerns over Nato military exercises taking place in neighbouring Poland and Lithuania. The unrest erupted after Mr Lukashenko claimed a landslide victory in last week's election, the result of which has been condemned amid widespread allegat...