LIVE: Rally in support of President Lukashenko takes place in Minsk

Supporters of Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko hold an authorised pro-government rally in Minsk on Tuesday, August 25. Other Belarusian cities, such as Malorita, Smorgon, Lida, Baranovichi, Ivanovo, Ivatsevichi and Zelva, are also due to hold similar rallies. Belarus has been flooded with anti-government protests following the August 9 disputed presidential election that saw five-term incumbent Lukashenko re-elected.​