Protesters Return Diplomas, Uniforms to Minsk Schools Used as Polling Stations

Graduates in Minsk, Belarus, were bringing their diplomas and certificates back to schools that were used as polling stations in protest of the country’s presidential election, local media reported on Friday, August 14.

Anti-government protests ignited after President Alexander Lukashenko was re-elected for a sixth term. He has been in power since 1994.

The main opposition candidate, Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya, claimed the vote was rigged.

Local reports said certificates, medals, wreaths, and other markers were brought to schools across Minsk on Thursday and Friday. This video shows documents, uniforms, and other objects covering a fence in front of Gymnasium No 13 in Minsk. Credit: @scorpion_and_rose via Storyful