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Belarusian President Lukashenko seen toting automatic rifle as mass demonstrations continue

Unprecedented protests took place in Belarus over the weekend over the 26-year rule of President Alexander Lukashenko. Lukashenko was filmed making a dramatic show of defiance against the demonstrations that remained peaceful after a violent crackdown earlier in August. Chris Livesay reports from the capital city of Minsk.
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