Evgeny Merkis

Affiliated media: Belsat TV, Freelance journalist

Incident date: August 9, 2020

Attack type:

• Short-term detention

Who attacked: Authorities

Source: BAJ - Belarusian Association of Journalists

Location: Belarus, Gomel

Additional information:

Police officers detained the journalist in the evening when he was covering a peaceful protest action held by Belarus citizens who disagreed with the announced results of the presidential elections. He was taken to the District Internal Affairs Department, held for several six hours, and released without drawing up a protocol.