Opposition leader detained after laying flowers at the monument and memorial plaque Korotkevich Bykov. This was reported by Elena Kovalenko, " Ian Derzhavtseva detained about 14 hours on Kirov Street in Vitebsk, he returned home after laying flowers on the occasion of Freedom Day at the monument to Vladimir Korotkevich and memorial plaque Vasil Bykov. And before that, the activist told relatives that came to him two policemen home. Me 10 minutes ago neighbor came and told me that two policemen were also searched. "

She added that Ian Derzhavtseva taken to the detention center: " Derzhavtseu is taken to the detention center, led the questioning district Farynko Eugeny. Accused under Article 23.34 of the Administrative Code. I also call, but the case will be conducted separately. Very interested in who did take photos and videos to share. He refused to answer, citing Article 27. Constitution (against self-incrimination). First, it wanted to release and assign court on April 3, but then the policeman said that the order from above - take the IVS ", - she said.

CCP BPF activists March 22 organized a picket outside a polling station in Vitebsk. It was attended by Jan Dzyarzhautsau and Elena Kovalenko. Activists unfurled a banner reading "Boycott electoral farce " and publicly tore invitation to "election". Thereafter activists interested police.

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