The protests in Belarus continue and on Sunday a large demonstration is planned in the country.

At the same time, more than 50 news sites, showing the ongoing protests in Belarus demanding the resignation of Alexander Lukashenko, have been blocked in the country. According to the Belarusian Association of Journalists, these include media such as Radio Liberty, which is financed by the United States, and Belsat, which is financed by neighboring Poland.

On Friday, the printing of two of the largest independent newspapers in the country was also stopped.

Major protests are planned

On Sunday, a large demonstration is planned in the country's capital Minsk, where people have gathered in recent weeks in protest Alexander Lukashenko. On August 9, Lukashenko claimed more than 80 percent of the vote in the presidential election. The election result is heavily questioned and since then protests have been held daily in Belarus.

With red and white flags in hand, the unofficial flag of Belarus, people have chanted "resign Lukashenko".

Witnesses of torture

Several Belarusians have been arrested in connection with the protests that have taken place. Many testify about violence, abuse and mistreatment. Among other things, Amnesty International has collected several testimonies from protesters who testified about violence inside police cars.

Belarus's Deputy Interior Minister Alexander Barsukov has said no prisoners have been subjected to violence. At the same time, Interior Minister Yuriy Karaev has partially apologized for the violence during the protests.

Does not accept Lukashenko

Earlier today, opposition leader Svetlana Tichanovskaya, who is in exile in Lithuania since fleeing Belarus after the presidential election, spoke out. In an interview with the news agency Reuters, she said that the Belarusian people will not accept Lukashenko's treatment.

"All I did was show support for the Belarusian people and respect Belarus's sovereignty," Tichankovskaya said.