The victim had multiple large bruises on the upper and middle back. The red parts of the bruisers signify that a narrow long implement had been used. He also bore a bruise on the upper left arm.
Perpetrators
Undefined
Type of violation
Cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment
Use of excessive force
International classification of violations
Prohibition of torture, cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment
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CASE #49
Date
11 / 08 / 2020
City
Minsk
Description
Protesters were dispersed with a water cannon. A serviceman, possibly an OMON officer, detained a protester and pushed him after the man had fallen down.
Perpetrators
Special Purpose Police Unit OMON
Type of violation
Arbitrary or unlawful arrest and/or detention
Use of excessive force
Use of water cannons
International classification of violations
Right to freedom of peaceful assembly
Right to liberty and security of person
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CASE #48
Date
12 / 08 / 2020
City
Minsk
Description
The victim and his brother were walking along the street towards a bus station when a black van pulled over and four OMON servicemen jumped out. The victim and his brother were forced on the ground and taken in custody. They were kept in an open yard in a detention center and their belongings were confiscated.
Perpetrators
Special Purpose Police Unit OMON
Undefined
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 food and/or water
Forced to sign unknown document(s)
Slapping, kicking or punching
Unlawful confiscation of property
International classification of violations
Prohibition of torture, cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment
Right to fair trial (procedural violations)
Right to liberty and security of person
Right to protection of property
Violation of rights of detained or imprisoned persons
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CASE #47
Date
12 / 08 / 2020
City
Minsk
Description
The victim went protesting with friends and was traveling within 1st City Ring, initially by car and then by foot. He provided details of the events he observed in various locations. Despite not committing any violent acts, OMON herded the victim and his friends into a trap on the stairs of Gorkij theatre.
Perpetrators
Special Purpose Police Unit OMON
Undefined
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 food and/or water
Forced postures
No consultation with legal counsel permitted
Threats against the victim (death threats)
Unlawful confiscation of property
International classification of violations
Prohibition of torture, cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment
Right to freedom of peaceful assembly
Right to liberty and security of person
Right to protection of property
Violation of rights of detained or imprisoned persons
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CASE #46
Date
12 / 08 / 2020
City
Minsk
Description
Two traffic policemen beat a detained driver. A car driving nearby came close to the police car, blocking the left front door, in what appears to be an attempt to distract the policeman’s attention from beating. In response, the police car starts pursuing that car and crashed into another car.
Perpetrators
Traffic Police (ГАИ)
Undefined
Type of violation
Use of excessive force
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CASE #45
Date
09 / 08 / 2020
City
Minsk
Description
A few young men attack a group of servicemen in black uniform while they retreat. Some men, probably, threw stones in the direction of the servicemen.
Perpetrators
Undefined
Type of violation
Physical assaults (other)
International classification of violations
Prohibition of torture, cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment
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CASE #44
Date
12 / 08 / 2020 – 14 / 08 / 2020
City
Minsk
Description
The police detained the victim when they saw a radio station box in his backpack. In a police car, the victim was forced to show the content of his phone. Upon a call issued by a policeman, a silver van with no license plate arrived with people dressed in black and covered with masks who took the victim in custody.
Perpetrators
Undefined
Type of violation
Arbitrary or unlawful arrest and/or detention
Beating
Cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment
Denial of appropriate conditions of detention
Denial of legal rights of arrested persons
Deprivation of food and/or water
Forced postures
Forced to sign unknown document(s)
Threats against victim's family and/or friends
Torture
Unlawful confiscation of property
International classification of violations
Prohibition of torture (standalone)
Prohibition of torture, cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment
Right to fair trial (procedural violations)
Right to liberty and security of person
Right to protection of property
Violation of rights of detained or imprisoned persons
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CASE #43
Date
09 / 08 / 2020 – 12 / 08 / 2020
City
Minsk
Description
The victim was taking a video of military forces when Special Purpose Police Unit OMON detained him and confiscated his belongings. The victim was brought to the police precinct of Leninskij district. The detention protocol did not reflect facts at the time of detention. The victim therefore refused to sign.
Perpetrators
Special Purpose Police Unit OMON
Undefined
Type of violation
Arbitrary or unlawful arrest and/or detention
Cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment
Denial of appropriate conditions of detention
Denial of legal rights of arrested persons
Deprivation of food and/or water
Deprivation of medical attention
Forced to sign unknown document(s)
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 fair trial (procedural violations)
Right to liberty and security of person
Right to protection of property
Violation of rights of detained or imprisoned persons
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CASE #42
Date
11 / 08 / 2020
City
Minsk
Description
The victim and his brother were abducted near a police precinct. The victim was thrown into a van with service plate #2361. The victim was brought to a detention facility. He was repeatedly beaten, forced to stay in an unusual position for hours, and humiliated.
Perpetrators
Special Purpose Police Unit OMON
Type of violation
Abduction
Beating
Cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment
Denial of appropriate conditions of detention
Forced postures
Unlawful confiscation of property
International classification of violations
Prohibition of torture, cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment
Right to protection of property
Violation of rights of detained or imprisoned persons
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CASE #41
Date
10 / 08 / 2020
City
Minsk
Description
The victim was detained upon his arrival from Barysaw / Borisov. He was severely beaten and forced onto a prison transportation vehicle. His belongings were confiscated. At a detention center, the victim was once again repeatedly severely beaten, forced to stay in uncomfortable positions and remain on his knees for several hours.
Perpetrators
Special Purpose Police Unit OMON
Undefined
Type of violation
Beating
Cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment
Denial of appropriate conditions of detention
Deprivation of food and/or water
Deprivation of medical attention
Forced postures
Unlawful confiscation of property
International classification of violations
Prohibition of torture, cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment
Right to fair trial (procedural violations)
Right to protection of property
Violation of rights of detained or imprisoned persons
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CASE #40
Date
10 / 08 / 2020
City
Minsk
Description
The victim was arrested without resistance. His mobile phone was immediately confiscated. He was brought to Okhrestino where he was forced on his knees, repeatedly beaten, and placed in an overcrowded prison cell (65 men in 4,5X4,5m)
Perpetrators
Special Purpose Police Unit OMON
Type of violation
Arbitrary or unlawful arrest and/or detention
Cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment
Denial of appropriate conditions of detention
Denial of legal rights of arrested persons
Deprivation of food and/or water
No consultation with legal counsel permitted
Unlawful confiscation of property
International classification of violations
Prohibition of torture, cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment
Right to fair trial (procedural violations)
Right to liberty and security of person
Violation of rights of detained or imprisoned persons
EXPLORE CASE
CASE #39
Date
10 / 08 / 2020
City
Minsk
Description
At about 10:30 PM, Special Purpose Police Unit OMON arrived at Pushinskaya str. and blocked 2nd City Ring Rd. They started driving the crowd of civilians out of the streets using stun grenades and tear-gas. A stun grenade hit a window of the apartment where the victim lives and broke it.