Old Town defenders stand trial in Hrodna
A district court in the western Belarusian town of Hrodna on May 24 sentenced Maxim Hubarevich, an activist with the capmaign to defend the Old Twon from destruction, to a fine of 10 base rates.
Seven more youth activists were issued warnings. The rulings were taken by Judge Dzmitry Maceiuk, who banned the media from being present at the hearing.
Over the past two days, the local youth staged protests against the destruction of a windmill building, a 19th century historical site. They blocked bulldozers from passing through to the building, holding posters that said: "Do not ruin Hrodna!", "Protected by Law". Police detained all the participants, reports Radio Svaboda.
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Seven more youth activists were issued warnings. The rulings were taken by Judge Dzmitry Maceiuk, who banned the media from being present at the hearing.
Over the past two days, the local youth staged protests against the destruction of a windmill building, a 19th century historical site. They blocked bulldozers from passing through to the building, holding posters that said: "Do not ruin Hrodna!", "Protected by Law". Police detained all the participants, reports Radio Svaboda.
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