Mikhailauski park for free Internet (Photo)

The civil campaign European Belarus carried out an action in Minsk on February 4 to defend the Belarusian Internet.

The action was held in a popular Mikhailauski park near the railway station in Minsk.

Mouths of the sculptures in the park were taped; posters “Freedom for Internet!” appeared.

We remind that the decree on national segment of the Internet has been signed by Alyaksandr Lukashenka. The decree is to come into effect on July 1.The text of the draft decree appeared on the Internet in last December. It brought on criticism by the Belarusian media community and international human rights organizations, including OSCE. The draft decree met unambiguous estimation – the document is prepared to block pro-opposition Internet resources ahead of the presidential elections.