Protester dies in Belarus protests after explosive device detonates in his hands

Published August 11, 2020 2:43am ET



A protester in Belarus died after an unidentified explosive device blew up in his hands.

The incident occurred on Monday, marking a bloody turn to the second night of protests in the country over the nation’s recent presidential election, which opposition leaders see as a sham.

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