Belarusian prisoner faces punishment cell: Mykalau Statkevich

Index Number: EUR 49/010/2012
Date Published: 9 July 2012
Categories: Belarus

Mykalau Statkevich, a prisoner of conscience, faces 10 days in punishment cell for refusing to sign a confession. The prison authorities have stated that he has suicidal tendencies. His relatives fear his life may be at risk.