Saturday, August 05, 2006

Timaphej Dranchuk is my first prisoned friend


My friend Timaphej Dranchuk was sentenced to imprisonment for one year tomorrow. Last year he organized independent supervision of Belarusian presidential elections but suddenly was arrested before the event. He was accused of terrorism and violations of civil rights. I know Timaphej for a long time and accusation seem stupid for me. No doubt this process was politically motivated.

Timaphej's son was born when he was arrested already and they will make the acquaintance only next year.