Belarus leader vows to crack down on protesters after disputed election result

Belarus leader vows to crack down on protesters after disputed election result
Belarus Election

Belarus President Alexander Lukashenko has warned protesters who challenge official election results will face a tough crackdown.

Dozens were injured and thousands detained hours after Sunday’s vote, when police brutally broke up mostly young protesters with tear gas and flash-bang grenades.

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