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Deputy Chairman of the Belarusian Popular Front Vadzim Saranchukou sentenced in absentia

2024 2024-09-03T23:06:38+0300 2024-09-03T23:07:26+0300 en https://spring96.org./files/images/sources/saranchukou_12.jpg The Human Rights Center “Viasna” The Human Rights Center “Viasna”
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Activist and deputy chairman of the BPF Vadzim Saranchukou was sentenced in absentia to four years in a penal colony.

He was also fined 24,000 rubles. Vadzim reported about this on his page on his Facebook page.

 “Special thanks“ to a "wonderful lawyer" Raman Hushchyn, who recognized my "guilt” in full... I have nothing to apologize for or be ashamed of) I believe that I do everything right!”

Saranchukou was charged under Parts 1 and 2 of Article 361-4 of the Criminal Code (promoting extremist activities). Special proceedings against him were launched in March.

The trial took place in the Hrodna Regional Court, presided over by Judge Aliaksandr Kozel.

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