Social meeting in Salihorsk (Photo)
11:09, — Politics
On March 2 in Salihorsk a social rally organized by local activists was disbanded.
As Nasha Niva was informed by a public activist Paval Batueu, the meeting’s goal was to express support to individual entrepreneurs, and to protest against repeal of benefits.
About 300 persons gathered in the central square of the town. The meeting started at 2 p.m. In 5 minutes after the beginning of the rally the square was cordoned off by policemen. Minsk riot policemen had arrived to help their colleagues.
9 persons were detained: Uladzimer and Ivan Shyla, Andrus Tychyna, Krystsina Samojlava, Alyaksei Valabueu, Zmitser Banko, Anatol Mirashnichenka, Ryhor Astapenia. A pensioner Henadz Kudzelka was taken bad during the arrest. He developed a heart problem and was taken by an ambulance.
Reports have been filed against 8 persons for participation in the unsanctioned meeting. (Valabueu was released after giving explanations). The detained underage were released in a few hours. Uladzimer Shyla and Zmitser Banko were placed to a remand prison. They are to stand trial today.
