Group of 18 Detained in Minsk Over Picnic in a Park

Reform.news Editorial Team · 6 July 2026, 12:20

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A group of 18 people gathered for a picnic in a park in Minsk. However, the outing ended at the Pershamaiski District Police Department. The human rights center Viasna drew attention to the account posted by a Threads user.

According to the post, the group had gathered for a picnic. The gathering was interrupted by police officers, who eventually took everyone to the district police department, where their mobile phones were inspected. They were also made to sign a document without being allowed to read it.

The detainees were held at the police department for two and a half hours.