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The president of the Independent Metalworkers' Union was sentenced to 5 years in prison
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The president of the Independent Metalworkers' Union was sentenced to 5 years in prison

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On 13 October, the Minsk City Court convicted political prisoners Artyom Zhernak and Daniil Shevnakov, the chairman of the main trade union organisation of the Free Trade Union of Metalworkers of the OAO Minsk Automobile Plant. The case was heard in camera under three articles of the criminal code for "calling for actions, participation in protest actions and participation in an extremist formation". Judge Natalya Buguk sentenced Artyom to four years in prison under the  general regime, and Daniil to five years under the enhanced regime.

Artyom Zhernak, 29, and Daniil Shevnakou, 20, were arrested on 17 November 2021. They have been detained in SIZA-1 for almost a year. [...]

The trial was held behind closed doors, so the details of the case are not known. It is reported that Artyom does not agree with the decision and intends to appeal. An appeal against the court's verdict will be filed soon.

In October, both men celebrate their birthdays. Support them: SIZA-1, 220030, Minsk, str. 2, Valodarsky, Daniil Fedoravich Shevnaku, Artem Semyonovich Zhernak

Published by Viasna

27 October 2022

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