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There are reports that Belarus president Alexander Lukashenko's security forces have detained the opposition leader. Maxim Znak, a lawyer and member of the opposition Coordination Council which had been set up to oversee the peaceful transfer of power following Lukashenko's election last month. The opposition claim Lukashenko rigged the result to stay in power after already being in control of the country for 26 years.

Maxim Znak's arrest follows that of Maria Kolesnikova two days ago. Correspondent Jonah Fisher reports on events from Ukraine. He outlines the reports of how Znak was taken, what may happen to him and whether the removal of the key opposition figures will stop.

Photo: Belarus opposition leader Maxim Znak Credit: TASS via Getty Images