Maladzechna: Human rights activist Ales Kaputski not released after 30 days of arrest

It is still unknown on what grounds Ales Kaputski remains behind bars, the human rights centre Viasna reports.

Ales Kaputski was detained on December 17 in the town of Maladzechna (Minsk region). He was charged under Part 2 of Article 19.11 of the Code of Administrative Offences (‘distribution of extremist materials’), and then arrested for 15 days. Ales was expected to be released on January 1, but a new protocol was drawn upon him. On December 31, the human rights activist was tried and sentenced to another 15 days in jail.

On January 16, Ales was supposed to be freed, but yet again, he did not go at liberty.

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