Newshour - Belarus protests: Why I resigned from the police - BBC Sounds

A former police captain has resigned after seeing videos of the brutal treatment of civilians who are protesting the outcome of a disputed election. Many are now wondering if Belarusian president Alexander Lukashenko, who has been in power for 26 years, can continue to command the loyalty of the security forces.

Yegor Yemelyanov, from the city of Novopolotsk in north Belarus explains why he resigned to stand with the people after seeing photos and videos of the brutal treatment of civilians who took part in street protests and strikes triggered by disputed elections.