Belarus protests: Thousands gather in the capital

Thousands of protesters have gathered in the centre of the Belarusian capital Minsk to demand the resignation of President Alexander Lukashenko -- five days after his disputed re-election. We spek to our reporter about the claims of protesters being abused in prisons. We also hear from protesters and play a conversation from one Belarusian family.

We have received a lot of reaction after the conversation we had with three Covid-19 “long haulers”. They spoke of the debilitating symptoms they are experiencing after recovering from Covid-19. We have an expert to help with questions and concerns some listeners have sent us.

(Photo: Belarusians attend a rally in Minsk, Belarus, 14 August 2020. Credit: YAUHEN YERCHAK/EPA)