Human rights activists learned that during the mass "seizure" in Myory, which took place on November 30, security forces detained at least 13 people.

It is known that people were detained at the Myorsky metal rolling plant, as well as in other places.

According to unconfirmed information, the detentions are connected with "leaks" in the Black Book of Belarus and insults in comments.


Human rights defenders already know the surnames of three detainees: Siarhei Yerofeev, as well as father and son: Vitold Yermalyonak and Anton Yermalyonak.


Witold Yermalyonak is the head of the museum association "Heritage of the Miorsky Region", a history teacher of the highest qualification category, author of more than 450 publications, laureate of the Presidential Award "For Spiritual Revival", was recognized as "Man of the Year of Vitebsk region" in 2010.