Statkevich, Nyaklyayeu released

Uladzimir Nyaklyayeu and Mikalai Statkevich. Photo: Artsyom Lyava
Uladzimir Nyaklyayeu and Mikalai Statkevich. Photo: Artsyom Lyava

Opposition activists Uladzimir Nyaklyayeu, Mikola Satakevich and Leanid Kulakou have been released from Akrestsina Street detention centre, nn.by reports. Yauhen Afnahel, Maksim Vinyarski and Vyachaslau Siuchyk were reported to be released earlier.

All but Statkevich were detained on March 21 and 23. Statkevich was detained on March 25.

Most of the detained wanted to take part in the procession that was supposed to start in Yakub Kolas Square. The authorities did not allow the manifestation. All potential participants were brutally detained in Yakub Kolas Square yesterday.