Banner "Freedom to political prisoners" placed at the entrance to Minsk

A banner is placed over a busy highway to the airport.

The rally was held to protest against the transfer of Mikalai Statkevich to prison and the institution of the second case against Yury Rubtsou, a reader of charter97.org informs.

It should be reminded that Belarus continues to practice repressions against opposition politicians and civil activists.

On May 4 it was decided to transfer Mikalai Statkevich from Shklou colony No. 17 to prison until the end of the sentence (1 year, 7 months, 15 days). And on May 6 the politician was transferred to the prison No.4 in Mahileu.

A new criminal case was initiated against Homel activist Yury Rubtsou under Article 415 CC (avoidance of serving punishment). He is now held in pretrial detention facility in Baranavichy, Brest region.

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