"Belarus Opposition Marks Contested Election Anniversary with Warsaw March"

Hundreds of Belarusian opposition supporters marched through Warsaw to commemorate the third anniversary of their failed attempt to overthrow President Alexander Lukashenko in an election they claim was rigged. The protests, which began after Lukashenko declared victory in the August 2020 presidential election, lasted for months and resulted in Western countries imposing economic sanctions on Belarus. Lukashenko's security forces responded with violent crackdowns, leading to a mass exodus of Belarusians to neighboring Poland. The opposition, united in their opposition to Lukashenko's rule, is divided over tactics, with some advocating for armed resistance.