Numerous Sentences to Young Activists
17.01.2008.
Tags: administrative trials, actions.
Several Young Front activists detained on January 16 (Solidarity Day) were brought to court under false charges. Franak Viachorka, Uladzimer Siarheieu and Katsia Krasnova were sentenced to 15 days of imprisonment for violating Article 17.1 (using foul language) by Judge Tatsiana Pauluchuk of Minsk Tsentralny Borough Court. Maxim Viniarski got 10 days from the same judge, while the accused was not even allowed to see the police report. Anton Kalinouski was sentenced to 10 days of prison as well. Kasia Halitskaia and Yuras Stankevich got 15 days each. According to Radio Liberty Belarus, a young activist Mikita Shutsiankou who was going to witness in Stankevich’s case disappeared. It is likely he will be accused of participating in an unauthorized action as well. Young Front activist Mauluda Atakulava was sentenced to 15 days of imprisonment for violating Article 23.34.
See also
18.11.2008 “Young Front” activist faces trial for solidarity rally
17.11.2008 “Freedom to Aliaksandar Barazenka!” actions held in Minsk
11.11.2008 Minsk: ‘Young Front’ activist is detained for action near Leninski district court
10.11.2008 Polatsk: youth activists to stand trial for anti-communist action
10.11.2008 Saliahorsk: human rights activist Yana Paliakova is guarded to court by police
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