Belarusian activist found hanged in Ukraine

A Belarusian activist who ran a group in Ukraine helping Belarusians fleeing persecution was found dead in the Ukrainian capital, Kyiv, local police said Tuesday.

The Belarusian House in Ukraine reported Monday that Shishov had gone missing during a morning run. The Belarusian human rights center Viasna cited Shishov's friends as saying that he has recently been followed by strangers during his runs. The Belarusian House in Ukraine helps Belarusians fleeing persecution with their legal status in Ukraine, accommodation, and employment.