, an activist of the Orsha independent trade union REP

, who is under investigation in pre-trial detention center No. 1 of Minsk, has significantly deteriorated his health.

This was reported by the relatives of the police prisoner, who recently got a meeting with him.

According to them, Vasyl Berasnev is suffering from severe pain in his only kidney.

The second was removed earlier, in 2018, due to cancer.

There is no response to the prisoner's numerous requests and statements for medical assistance or referral for examination.

The only thing is that in critical moments they put a painkiller dropper, which does not solve the problem, the political prisoner's relatives note.

Against the background of health problems, Vasyl's blood pressure has increased significantly and now he needs to take appropriate medication daily.

Vasyl Berasnev was detained in the "trade union case" on April 19 this year.

The activist is charged under Part 1 of Art.

342 of the Criminal Code (organization and preparation of actions that grossly violate public order, or active participation in them).