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CASE #394
Date
27 / 03 / 2021
City
Minsk
Perpetrators
  • Special Purpose Police Unit OMON
Type of violation
  • Arbitrary or unlawful arrest and/or detention
  • Beating
  • Cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment
  • Slapping, kicking or punching
  • Use of excessive force
International classification of violations
  • Prohibition of torture, cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment
  • Right to liberty and security of person
Description

Time: daytime

Place/Location: park zone near the roundabout of Banhalor square

Identity of the victim(s): unidentified male civilians

Identity of the perpetrator(s): Special Purpose Police Unit OMON

Several OMON officers kicked and hit two male civilians. One of them refused to comply. Female bystanders rushed to help the detainee out. Off-screen voice commented that he managed to escape.

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