Belarus detains more people as protests demanding leader’s resignation continue

Belarusian opposition supporters dance during a protest rally at the Independent Square in Minsk (AP/Dmitri Lovetsky)

Police in Belarus have detained more than 50 people across the country during protests demanding the resignation of its authoritarian leader.

The renewed crackdown on protesters, who have been taking to the streets for over two weeks, comes as authorities crank up pressure on the opposition, jailing several activists, summoning others for questioning and selectively ordering dozens of demonstrators to appear in court.