At least 7 arrested after entrepreneurs' rally

Approximately 6 people are being held at the Maskouski District Police Department in Minsk that today were detained after the protest action staged by entrepreneurs. The list of detainees includes one teenager who was beaten by riot police soldiers. Boy's parents said his son is suffering from oncology.

ERB reported earlier that Anatol Shumchanka, the leader of the Perspektyva association,had also been detained and taken to a police custody.

An officer on duty refused to tell the European Radio for Belarus how many detainees were being held at the Maskouski District Police Department.