“I gave an oath to his people, proud of where he served. Now I am ashamed. Shame. Shame on all who executes such orders,” – says the man in one of the commercials. After that, he takes the form of special forces and throws her

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In social networks began to spread the video message by former employees of power structures of Belarus, who throw their shape in protest against the violent dispersal of demonstrations in the country

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In social networks began to spread the video message by former employees of power structures of Belarus, which is throw out or burn my uniform, removed the insignia or talking about intention to resign in protest against the violent dispersal of demonstrations in the country.

Telegram-channel NEXTA Live has published more than 10 cases of people who appear to be employees of power structures of Belarus or former members. However, not all commercials are evidence that these people really are serving or have served in the armed forces and law enforcement agencies of Belarus.

In one video, a man takes the form of special forces and throws it away, saying that was proud of his service, but now he was ashamed. “I gave an oath to his people, proud of where he served. Now I am ashamed. Shame. Shame on all who executes such orders,” he says.

More than 370 thousand likes gained post former police captain Yegor Yemelyanov in Instagram, in which he said that he resigned after 17 years of service and have attached a photo of the shoulder straps, identity, and thanks to his name. In the caption, the man put the hashtag #militsionerom.

Another Instagram user, says that “the Belarusian brotherhood of special forces in Belarus are no more”, and then removes his Cape and throws it in the trash.

Another Belarusian policeman has recorded a video message to colleagues urging them to stop violence against unarmed citizens and “be with people”. According to the TV channel “Rain”, he said he was not dismissed from the interior Ministry, but will not to perform “criminal orders” and then turned to Svetlana Tikhanovski, calling it the legitimate President, and said that waiting for orders to defend the country.

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That law enforcement officers are on the side of the protesters, it became known on the first night of protests. Then it was reported that in several cities the riot police laid down their shields and dispersed the people. “The riot police pulled down the boards in Kobrin. People are chanting: “well done” and a hug with the security forces! MILITIA WITH THE PEOPLE!” – said Telegram-channel Nexta. It is also reported that in Pinsk the head of Executive Committee “has entered the negotiations with the people.”

President of Belarus Alexander Lukashenko said that it was “a lie”. “Begin to specify – an absolute lie. Ordinary, simple guys. Say: “We are a country on the shields do not fold, we will defend it to the extent possible”, – said Lukashenko, adding that the law enforcers had to protect including representatives of the joint staff of the opposition.

Meanwhile, the protests continue: on the eve it became known that the Minsk riot militia began to shoot at the people from the balconies gave advice to the protesters, in what direction it is better to escape from the security forces. The incident occurred on the Avenue of Dzerzhinsky near the metro station “Grushevka”. The portal Tut.by published video shot on Dzerzhinsky street in the area of Stone hill. On the recording, was being beaten lying on the ground man, and one of them opens fire on the window in response to the cries of “Freak!” and “Shame!”.