The Human Rights Center “Viasna”

Ales Abramovich is sentenced to 15 days of jail for participation in an action in support of political prisoner Alexander Kazulin.

Ales Abramovich was detained on November 25 near the walls of Vitsba-3 prison. The sentence was made by Judge Mikhail Zubenia. He found Abramovich guilty of under Art. 167 of the Code of Administrative Infringements (violation of the procedure of holding and organizing mass events).

Ales Abramovich lives in Barysau. He came to Vitebsk to support Alexander Kazulin on his birthday. During the action Abramovich held posters: “Freedom to Kazulin! Freedom to political prisoners! Lukashenka behind bars!”. The activist was detained by police and kept in detention until the trial.