No shutdowns in Belarus’ industry due to strikes as of August 24 – Ministry of Industry
<p> MINSK, Aug 24 - PrimePress. There were no industrial enterprises in Belarus shut down due to strikes as of August 24, 2020, Deputy Minister of Industry of Belarus Cheslav Shulga told RIA Novosti news agency. </p> <p> </p> <p> Earlier, President of Belarus Alexander Lukashenko ordered to shut down the striking enterprises on Monday, and then replace the strikers. </p> <p> </p> <p> Massive protest actions began across Belarus on August 9, 2020 after the presidential election. The Central Election Commission officially reported that incumbent President Alexander Lukashenko polled 80.1% and would stay in office for the sixth term. The first post-election days saw a massive crackdown on nonviolent actions of protest. The riot police used tear gas, water cannons, stun grenades and rubber bullets against protesters. According to official reports, more than 7,000 people were detained, hundreds were injured, and three protesters died. </p> <p> </p> <p> Several Belarusian enterprises announced strikes and production halt. End </p>
2020-08-24
Primepress
No shutdowns in Belarus’ industry due to strikes as of August 24 – Ministry of Industry
MINSK, Aug 24 - PrimePress. There were no industrial enterprises in Belarus shut down due to strikes as of August 24, 2020, Deputy Minister of Industry of Belarus Cheslav Shulga told RIA Novosti news agency.
Earlier, President of Belarus Alexander Lukashenko ordered to shut down the striking enterprises on Monday, and then replace the strikers.
Massive protest actions began across Belarus on August 9, 2020 after the presidential election. The Central Election Commission officially reported that incumbent President Alexander Lukashenko polled 80.1% and would stay in office for the sixth term. The first post-election days saw a massive crackdown on nonviolent actions of protest. The riot police used tear gas, water cannons, stun grenades and rubber bullets against protesters. According to official reports, more than 7,000 people were detained, hundreds were injured, and three protesters died.
Several Belarusian enterprises announced strikes and production halt. End