Opposition activists get 5 days of arrest for white-red-white flag

Aleh Korban, Zmitser Silchanka and Aleh Keral stood trial on July 29. The activists hanged out white-red-white flags on the bridge crossing Partizanski Avenue near Belarus department store on July 26. The action was dated to mark the 23^rd anniversary of Belarus' state sovereignty declaration. However, the activists were detained several minutes later. They waited for the trial in Akrestsina Street prison.

Korban, Silchanka and Keral were arrested for 5 days for petty hooliganism. They were accused of public swearing and waving hands.

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