http://observers.france24.com/en/category/tags/belarus-0 The taxonomy view with a depth of 0. en http://observers.france24.com/en/content/20080122-start-revolution-belarus <p> Belarus is one of the few remaining countries in the world where markets are entirely owned by the state. Inhabitants are, however, allowed to carry out small trade and sell their products in the street or on the markets, which is a good way of making a bit of money on the side for local people. But a new law recently introduced by the government will prohibit stall owners from employing anybody who is not a close-relative. The so-called Decree 760 therefore makes it impossible to run anything more than a one-man stand. On Monday, Belarusian market-traders stood up to the government and gathered in the streets to protest. They were quickly dispersed by the police. With another protest planned for Feb. 18, is there a revolution brewing in Belarus? </p> http://observers.france24.com/en/content/20080122-start-revolution-belarus#comments video Belarus demonstrations law post-soviet trade 53.924560 27.577057 Tue, 22 Jan 2008 18:05:29 +0100 Julien 5919 at http://observers.france24.com