Activists detained at Lenin monument opening released

PHOTO BY IRYNA ARAKHOUSKAYA

 The Communists leader had to retrieve from the event on an urgent basis.

Today, during the procedure of unveiling the Lenin monument near the Minsk Tractor Plant, three activists emerged from the crowd and started shouting out “It’s a Shame!” The Communists shouted “Peace, Party, Komsomol!” in response.
Deputy Chairman of the city executive committee and leader of the Belarusian Communists Ihar Karpenka was operatively evacuated from the event. One of the activists, who appeared to be the “Young Front” leader Zmitser Dashkevich, was detained. Four policemen carried him to the police vehicle, nn.by informs.
After such an incident, the astonished crowd was offered to listen to the “All-Belarusian People’s Assembly Anthem” performed by Aliaksei Khliastou.

      Kilde: https://charter97.org/en/news/2016/11/7/230257/