Ukraine: Belarusian musician detained in Ukraine

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Index Number: EUR 50/003/2009
Date Published: 10 November 2009
Categories: Ukraine

Igor Koktysh, a 29-year-old male social activist, supporter of the opposition and musician in Belarus, could be forcibly returned at any time from Ukraine, where he is at risk of the death penalty for fabricated charges. He is a prisoner of conscience, held for the peaceful expression of his beliefs.