Prospective opposition candidate detained by security agents

Yaraslau Bernikovich today was detained by KGB agents in the town of Hlybokaye, Vitsebsk region, Radio Svaboda reported.
Bernikovich, a deputy head of the Vitsebsk branch of the Party of the Belarusian Popular Front and an activist with For Freedom! movement, wants to run for a seat in the parliament. His nomination group has gathered nearly 4000 signatures just over one week.

Alexander Milinkevich, the leader of For Freedom! movement, was expected in Hlybokaye today. He is a member of Bernikovich's nomination group.