An OMON truck was parked in front of MiniMag and “1 000 000 Roses”. OMON servicemen took the men out of MiniMag and forced them onto the truck. A male pedestrian who was merely passing by the store was punched in the face by a serviceman.
Perpetrators
Special Purpose Police Unit OMON
Type of violation
Abduction
Physical assaults (other)
Slapping, kicking or punching
International classification of violations
Prohibition of torture, cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment
Right to liberty and security of person
EXPLORE CASE
CASE #74
Date
10 / 08 / 2020
City
Minsk
Description
A lane at Nemiha direction was blocked by two traffic police cars. Six servicemen attacked a white car when a serviceman started hitting a black car next to it. Attempting to escape, the black car made a turn and drove in the opposite direction hitting a serviceman. Servicemen are chasing the car subjecting other cars to unsafe driving conditions.
Perpetrators
Traffic Police (ГАИ)
Undefined
Type of violation
Damage to property
Use of excessive force
International classification of violations
Right to protection of property
EXPLORE CASE
CASE #73
Date
10 / 08 / 2020
City
Minsk
Description
The video shows a victim, who was a public transportation driver who was on duty at the time of the incident. He got stuck in a traffic jam between Pushkinsaya and Sportivnaya subway stations and was hit by a grenade. His back, thighs, and arms were injured and he was bleeding heavily. Civilians tried to stop the bleeding.
Perpetrators
Undefined
Type of violation
Use of excessive force
International classification of violations
Prohibition of torture, cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment
Right to freedom of peaceful assembly
Right to Life
EXPLORE CASE
CASE #72
Date
10 / 08 / 2020
City
Minsk
Description
Prospect Pobeditelei was blocked. A troop of servicemen stretched across the highway and the pedestrian area moved from the intersection of Prospect Pobeditelei and M. Bogdanovich towards Sports Palace at Pobeditelei, 4.
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
EXPLORE CASE
CASE #71
Date
09 / 08 / 2020
City
Minsk
Description
Yan, who tried to run away from OMON, was beaten with clubs by OMON servicemen.
Perpetrators
Special Purpose Police Unit OMON
Type of violation
Beating
Cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment
Use of excessive force
International classification of violations
Prohibition of torture, cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment
EXPLORE CASE
CASE #70
Date
09 / 08 / 2020
City
Minsk
Description
Protesters ran away from exploding grenades where there were flashes of light and loud explosions.
Perpetrators
Undefined
Type of violation
Use of excessive force
Use of prohibited weapons (gas grenade)
EXPLORE CASE
CASE #69
Date
09 / 08 / 2020
City
Minsk
Description
Three vehicles of armed forces, including a prisoners transportation truck, patrolled a residential area. Three OMON servicemen grabbed a young woman who was screaming for help.
Perpetrators
Special Purpose Police Unit OMON
Type of violation
Arbitrary or unlawful arrest and/or detention
International classification of violations
Right to liberty and security of person
EXPLORE CASE
CASE #68
Date
09 / 08 / 2020
City
Minsk
Description
A large group of OMON officers, in the yard of a residential area, detained a young man in custody. Armed forces vehicles were parked nearby. There is a bus to transport OMON servicemen, a green prisoner transportation vehicle (autozack), and a police truck towards which a detainee was directed.
Perpetrators
Special Purpose Police Unit OMON
Type of violation
Arbitrary or unlawful arrest and/or detention
International classification of violations
Right to freedom of peaceful assembly
Right to liberty and security of person
EXPLORE CASE
CASE #67
Date
09 / 08 / 2020
City
Minsk
Description
OMON escorted two men holding Tikhanovskaya voters’ symbols and flag onto a van.
Perpetrators
Special Purpose Police Unit OMON
Undefined
Type of violation
Arbitrary or unlawful arrest and/or detention
International classification of violations
Right to freedom of opinion and expression
Right to freedom of peaceful assembly
EXPLORE CASE
CASE #66
Date
09 / 08 / 2020
City
Minsk
Description
A male civilian was detained by five riot police dressed in balaclavas, at a gymnasium’s elective. The man was pushed into a black Ford minibus, with no number on the license plate.
Perpetrators
Special Purpose Police Unit OMON
Undefined
Type of violation
Arbitrary or unlawful arrest and/or detention
International classification of violations
Right to liberty and security of person
EXPLORE CASE
CASE #65
Date
09 / 08 / 2020
City
Minsk
Description
Evidence of weapons used against unarmed civilians is observed. Among the weapons used are flash-bang grenades, 70mm rubber bullet, 12-gauge cartridges AZOT, and rocket. A victim is injured with a deep cut on the ankle.
Perpetrators
Undefined
Type of violation
Use of excessive force
Use of prohibited weapons (gas grenade)
International classification of violations
Prohibition of torture, cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment
Right to freedom of peaceful assembly
EXPLORE CASE
CASE #64
Date
09 / 08 / 2020
City
Minsk
Description
In this montage, OMON servicemen are seen banging shields and advancing at the crowd. Water cannons are used and explosions occur. The streets are full of people and vehicles.