The victim was detained on his way home following his participation in a protest. He was at a bus stop when men in black jumped off a van, punched him in the face causing him to fall on the ground, and severely beat him with clubs. The victim was taken to the Leninskiy precinct where he spent several hours.
Perpetrators
Special Purpose Police Unit OMON
Type of violation
Arbitrary or unlawful arrest and/or detention
Beating
Cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment
Denial of appropriate conditions of detention
Deprivation of medical attention
No consultation with legal counsel permitted
Threats (not including death threats)
International classification of violations
Prohibition of torture, cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment
Right to equality/freedom from discrimination
Right to fair trial (procedural violations)
Right to liberty and security of person
Right to Life
Violation of rights of detained or imprisoned persons
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CASE #123
Date
10 / 08 / 2020
City
Minsk
Description
At sunset, heavy traffic in the direction of 1st City Ring Rd and drivers made loud signals. A crowd of civilians ran in the opposite direction, looking back as if they were being chased.
Perpetrators
Undefined
Type of violation
Nonviolent action
International classification of violations
Prohibition of torture, cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment
Right to freedom of peaceful assembly
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CASE #122
Date
10 / 08 / 2020
City
Minsk
Description
Multiple eruptions and smoke haze. A group of people rushed to cross Surganova street in the opposite direction from a business center Solo across Surganova str. A water jet had been moving along Surganova street shooting water at protesters, followed by a police truck. Kuybysheva street seemed to be open as cars were occasionally driving along.
Perpetrators
Undefined
Type of violation
Use of excessive force
Use of stun grenades (close proximity)
Use of water cannons
International classification of violations
Right to freedom of peaceful assembly
Right to freedom of thought, conscience and religion
Right to Life
EXPLORE CASE
CASE #121
Date
09 / 08 / 2020
City
Minsk
Description
The victim, alongside his brother and wife, were at the protests but were behind arm forces pushing people out of the area. He was observing events when a white van stopped next to them off which several OMON agents jumped. Despite the victim kneeling down and raising his hands to show him being unarmed and compliant, the agents severely beat him.
Perpetrators
5th Special Brigade of the Armed forces of Belarus (Spetsnaz)
Special Purpose Police Unit OMON
The Internal Troops of Belarus
Type of violation
Arbitrary or unlawful arrest and/or detention
Beating
Blows with batons and/or truncheons
Physical abuse
Physical assaults (other)
Use of excessive force
International classification of violations
Right to freedom of peaceful assembly
Right to liberty and security of person
Right to Life
EXPLORE CASE
CASE #120
Date
09 / 08 / 2020
City
Minsk
Description
Eight OMON agents approached three civilians sitting on a bench next to a residential building. The agents forced them on the ground, repeatedly hit with truncheons screaming at them “… [want changes? here you go]”, then took the victims in an unknown direction. On their way, the agents knocked a passing bicyclist off his feet and damaged his bicycle.
Perpetrators
Special Purpose Police Unit OMON
Undefined
Type of violation
Arbitrary or unlawful arrest and/or detention
Beating
Blows with batons and/or truncheons
Cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment
Damage to property
Physical abuse
Use of excessive force
International classification of violations
Prohibition of torture, cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment
Right to liberty and security of person
Right to Life
Right to protection of property
EXPLORE CASE
CASE #119
Date
09 / 08 / 2020
City
Minsk
Description
Barricades of garbage cans, multiple eruptions, one of which creates smoke haze. Protesters covered their ears with hands. Several trucks and soldiers with silver shields located right in front of them.
Perpetrators
Special Purpose Police Unit OMON
Undefined
Type of violation
Use of excessive force
Use of stun grenades (close proximity)
International classification of violations
Right to freedom of peaceful assembly
Right to liberty and security of person
Right to Life
EXPLORE CASE
CASE #118
Date
10 / 08 / 2020
City
Minsk
Description
The road in the direction of Molodezhnaya subway station was blocked by two military trucks. On occasion, civilians were walking along a sidewalk. Traffic on Timiryazeva highway in ulica Clara Cetkyn direction.
Perpetrators
Undefined
Type of violation
Use of excessive force
International classification of violations
Right to freedom of peaceful assembly
Right to freedom of thought, conscience and religion
EXPLORE CASE
CASE #117
Date
10 / 08 / 2020
City
Minsk
Description
The military had blocked the prospect in the direction of Stella memorial. There were many civilians in the vicinity and five emergency cars were parked nearby. No signs of violence.
Perpetrators
Undefined
Type of violation
Use of excessive force
Use of stun grenades (close proximity)
Use of tear gas
International classification of violations
Right to freedom of movement
Right to freedom of peaceful assembly
EXPLORE CASE
CASE #116
Date
10 / 08 / 2020
City
Minsk
Description
Servicemen chased two men. More servicemen jumped off a blue military bus, knocked a passing cyclist to the ground and repeatedly hit him with truncheons.
Perpetrators
Students of Academy of the Department of Home Affairs
Type of violation
Beating
Blows with batons and/or truncheons
Use of excessive force
International classification of violations
Right to freedom of opinion and expression
Right to freedom of thought, conscience and religion
Right to liberty and security of person
Right to Life
EXPLORE CASE
CASE #115
Date
10 / 08 / 2020
City
Minsk
Description
Multiple eruptions in close proximity of pedestrian zones packed with unarmed protesters.
Perpetrators
Undefined
Type of violation
Use of excessive force
Use of stun grenades (close proximity)
International classification of violations
Right to freedom of peaceful assembly
Right to freedom of thought, conscience and religion
Right to liberty and security of person
Right to Life
EXPLORE CASE
CASE #114
Date
10 / 08 / 2020
City
Minsk
Description
The road and green-pat zones near residential buildings were packed with protesters who had gathered to demonstrate their disagreement. Government forces had been searching the streets nearby and dispersing protesters using a water jet and mass fire with grenades. The crowd turned around seeking shelter. On retreating from the forces, voices in the crowd urged them not to rush so as to avoid a crush.
Perpetrators
Undefined
Type of violation
Use of excessive force
Use of stun grenades (close proximity)
International classification of violations
Right to freedom of peaceful assembly
Right to freedom of thought, conscience and religion
Right to liberty and security of person
Right to Life
EXPLORE CASE
CASE #113
Date
10 / 08 / 2020
City
Minsk
Description
People were running upstairs of hotel Orbita’s staircase seeking shelter from mass stunt grenade fire.
Perpetrators
Undefined
Type of violation
Use of excessive force
Use of stun grenades (close proximity)
International classification of violations
Right to freedom of peaceful assembly
Right to freedom of thought, conscience and religion