Minsk 07:34

Security forces arrest prominent athlete

December 15, BPN. Security forces in Minsk have arrested prominent athlete Nadzieja Astapčuk, the Strana Dlya Zhizni foundation has said on Telegram.

The Brest region-born shot putter is held at a detention center on Akreścina Street in the Belarusian capital, it said.

Astapčuk supported democratic change in 2020. It is unclear whether she has been charged.

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