Police in Belarus have detained dozens of protesters as thousands took to the streets of Minsk for a fourth weekend of massive rallies against President Alexander Lukashenko's disputed re-election.
The Viasna rights group released the names of 37 protesters it said had been detained in the Belarusian capital during the "March of Unity".
Protesters from all walks of life, from students to Catholic priests, came out on to the streets, according to an AFP reporter at the scene.
Many held red-and-white flags and placards while a band beat drums and played other instruments.
Several protesters also turned out in Dublin city centre to show their support for the demonstrations in Belarus.
Most are from the small Belarusian community in Ireland, which numbers around 500.
One of the 20 or so protesters in Dublin told RTÉ that other Belarusians who live outside the capital were unable to travel to the rally because of Covid-19.
Mr Lukashenko, who has ruled the ex-Soviet state for 26 years, claimed re-election with 80% of the vote on 9 August.
Opposition rival Svetlana Tikhanovskaya claimed she won the vote but Mr Lukashenko's security forces have detained thousands of protesters.
Many have accused police of beatings and torture. Several people have died in the crackdown.
Ms Tikhanovskaya left Belarus under pressure from authorities and took shelter in EU member Lithuania.
Belarusians have been demonstrating across the country for nearly a month even though the protest movement lacks a clear leader, with many activists jailed or forced out of the country.
"Remember we are strong as long as we are united," Ms Tikhanovskaya told supporters in a short video address ahead of the "March of Unity."
Additional reporting: Colman O'Sullivan
