Say NO to the death penalty in Belarus

Say NO to the death penalty in Belarus

Mahiliou activists campaign for abolishment of death penalty

19.09.2011 Source: ERB

Activists of Mahiliou youth organizations conducted an informational action “Human rights defenders against death penalty in Belarus” on September 18.

They handed out booklets on the theme to passers-by in the Pushkin avenue. A dozen of activists took part in the action. They handed out more than 300 booklets for 15 minutes, Radio Liberty informs.

There were no incidents with the police.

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