Trial of rights defender Andrei Bandarenka begins in Minsk
Human rights activist Andrei Bandarenka stands trial on charges of hooliganism and malicious hooliganism.
Radio Svaboda reports the hearing is presided by judge Ala Abakunchyk. Video recording is not allowed in the court room. Bandarenka's defense lawyer is Darya Lipkina. Previously, she defended former political prisoner Mikita Likhavid, blogger Yauhen Lipkovich and former Uralkali CEO Vladislav Baumgertner.
Photo: Barys Haretski's FB
