1. What the news
1.1. protests in Belarus over tampering in elections
1.1.1. President Lukashenko’s disputed 6th Term
2. Why the protests?
2.1. President Alexander Lukashenko won disputed 6th term in office
2.1.1. belief among people that Lukashenko tampered with the votes during the elections to hold on to power.
2.1.2. Exiled opposition leader Svetlana Tikhanovskaya has called for a nationwide strike -
2.1.2.1. demanding President Lukashenko’s resignation.
3. Any other complaints regarding Lukasheno before these protests?
3.1. corruption,
3.2. Poverty
3.3. Lack of employment opportunities
3.4. mishandling of corona virus outbreak
4. Who are at the forefront of the recent strike?
4.1. university students
4.2. factory workers
4.2.1. Government factory workers
5. What is President Lukashenko’s response to this strike?
5.1. arrested around 523 people
5.2. call to his supporters to hold public rallies in his favour
5.2.1. Response smaller in comparison to the ongoing protests
6. What is the response to these protests from foreign countries?
6.1. US response
6.1.1. Joe Biden
6.1.1.1. expressed support for anti government protests
6.1.1.2. Called for
6.1.1.2.1. Peaceful transfer of power
6.1.1.2.2. Release of politician prisoners
6.1.1.2.3. Conduction of free and fair elections
6.2. EU response
6.2.1. Imposed sanctions on Lukashenko and his son,Victor
6.2.1.1. under it
6.2.1.1.1. both can’t obtain EU visas
6.2.1.1.2. Their assets in EU are blocked
6.2.2. At least 59 officials from Belarus government put under sanctions
6.3. Canada’s response
6.3.1. Announced that it will be imposing sanctions on President Lukashenko