Byarozauka

Death may have been caused by medication or exhaustion

“They will prosecute everyone who was there, and those who were witnesses have become suspects.”

Hrodna region prosecutor’s office has initiated a criminal case under Part 2 of Art. 339 of the Criminal Code (‘hooliganism committed by a group of persons’), according to Telegram channel Detentions and Trials in Lida.

Imprisoned Belarusian activist Vitold Ashurak, who died in the penal colony under questionable circumstances, was buried on May, 26 in his native town of Byarozauka. Those who were attending the funeral could see serious injuries on Vitold’s head, neck, and hands.