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Vitebsk residents celebrated the 50th anniversary of Ales Bialiatski (photo)

September 25 on the message boards at the entrances of houses, on public transport stops, in public places came Vitebsk sticker slogan: "Freedom to Ales Bialiatski". Thus activists attracted residents of the Dvina to the problem of political prisoners, and congratulated the outstanding Belarusian human rights activist with the anniversary - the day he turned 50.

Head of the Human Rights Centre "Viasna", nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize Ales Bialiatski behind bars in August 2011. Vitebsk activists repeatedly tried to hold a picket of solidarity with political prisoners, human rights activist, but the authorities at each of these pickets banned. At this time the defenders Ales Bialiatski colleagues, and simply caring people have decided that it makes no sense to ask for permission from the authorities, and held a rally timed to coincide with his birthday, without asking any permission.


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