Youth activist Denis Denisov released on bail (in pictures)
Denis Denisov, a youth activist, was today released on bail from a pre-trial detention facility in Vicebsk, human rights lawyer Andrej Kim told the European Radio for Belarus. Denis was held in the police custody since February 16. The young man is facing charges of violating the public order and anti-governmental activities. To release Denis on bail, Br 15,500,000 (around $8000) were to be collected.
The members of the public launched an action titled "Present Freedom to a Political Prisoner!", inviting all willing to submit money. On Monday, when Denis turned 28 years old, the necessary amount was collected and filed with a relevant government agency.
Photo by Jadviga Staseuskaja
The members of the public launched an action titled "Present Freedom to a Political Prisoner!", inviting all willing to submit money. On Monday, when Denis turned 28 years old, the necessary amount was collected and filed with a relevant government agency.
Photo by Jadviga Staseuskaja
