Thousands protest as Belarus leader faces demands deadline

KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Tens of thousands of protesters in Belarus have pressed for the resignation of the country’s authoritarian leader in what human rights activists described as the largest anti-government rally since late August. Belarusian human rights center Viasna estimated that over 200,000 people took part in a Sunday demonstration in Minsk. They carried red and white flags and marched while chanting “Go away!” and “New election!,” references to a dispu