Zmitser Buianau (Soltan)

Affiliated media: "Белсат", Cameraman

Incident date: November 1, 2020

Attack type:

• Criminal/administrative prosecution excluding (1), (2) and (3)

Who attacked: Authorities

Source: Belarusian Association of Journalists

Location: Belarus, Minsk

Additional information:

Zmitser Buianau was declared a suspect in a criminal case under Article 342 of the Criminal Code of the Republic of Belarus (organization and preparation of actions that grossly violate public order). The journalist was detained on November 1 when he was covering a protest action. During the detention, he was severely beaten, and his camera and phone were seized.