Belarusians are hanging the colours of the country”s pre-Soviet flag from their windows and balconies in small acts of defiance against President Alexander Lukashenko.
The white-red-white flag, introduced in 1918 and which made a brief reappearance in the early 1990s, has been adopted by Belarus’ opposition movement.
It has been visible amid demonstrations over the country’s presidential election in August, which protesters say was rigged in Lukashenko’s favour.
Belarus’ official flag is green and red. The white-red-white flag one has been prohibited by Lukashenko’s administration, leading to these tiny acts of rebellion.
Critics of the red and white flag point to the fact it was used by the Nazi occupation administration during WWII.
Red and white t-shirts hang from a balcony.Euronews
Clothing hangs from a Belarus balconyEuronews
White and red clothing on a Belarus balconyEuronews
Red and white flowers on a window sill.Euronews
The flag adopted by Belarus’ opposition movement hangs in a windowEuronews
Red and white-coloured curtainsEuronews
Red and white underwear. And cats.Euronews
Red and white bras hang in a window.Euronews
Red and white items adorn another balcony.Euronews
Red and white-coloured items hang beneath a windowEuronews
