Alexander Velitchenko

Affiliated media: Novy Chas, Journalist

Incident date: September 22, 2019

Attack type:

• Short-term detention

Who attacked: Authorities

Source: Belarusian Association of Journalists

Location: Belarus, Brest

Additional information:

The journalist was taken off the train at the border as he was returning from a trip to Poland. Customs officers took his passport, carried out an inspection of belongings and personal search - with the requirement to undress. During the search, they asked about extremist literature. The journalist was released four hours later.