Art Manager Aleh Larychau Detained in Criminal Case – Viasna

The human rights center “Viasna” has reported the detention of the organizer of the Urban Myths festival, public figure and street artist Aleh Larychau.

Human rights defenders said he was detained in late November and transferred to a pre-trial detention center in December in connection with a politically motivated criminal case. Further details are being уточняются.

Larychau had previously been detained in 2022, when he was sentenced to 15 days of administrative arrest.