People detained during solidarity action near KGB to stand trial today

An unauthorized action of solidarity with political prisoners took place near the central entrance to Minsk KGB office at 6 p.m. on January 30. People approached the building with portraits of Andrei Sannikau and a transparency “Free Sannikau”. The police created obstacles to the action and threatened people with detentions. 7 people including Maxіm Vіnyarskі, Zmіtser Boika, Kasya Lyudvіh, Palіna Kuryanovіch, Leanіd Kulakou and Maryna Adamovіch were detained during the action.

Minsk Central District Court will pronounce sentences for participation in an unauthorized action to all the detained today, reports a human rights centre “Vyasna”.