Entrepreneur activist detained for hoisting national flag in Minsk
Ales Makaeu held a white-red-white flag during the prayer for political prisoners release near the St.Simon and Alena Church in Independendence Square
Makaeu was delivered to the police department, informs Radio Liberty. He aimed his action to coincide with the anniversary of adoption the Declaration on the State Sovereignty of Belarus.
The said Declaration was adopted by the Supreme Council of Belarus back on July 27, 1990.
Ales Makaeu will stand trial on Monday, July 28 in the Maskouski district court of Minsk, starting at 10 a.m.
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