Belarus human rights defenders launch Vinahradau solidarity campaign

Pavel Vinahradau was arrested for 15 more days last week. He was accused of swearing in Maskouski District Department of the Interior. His term of preventive supervision was prolonged for 12 more months.

Viasna human rights defenders are preparing a joint statement about Vinahradau together with foreign colleagues. The pressure exercised on him is unprecedented. The real reasons for the detentions are political, Radio Liberty quotes the human rights defenders.