Belarusian activist found dead in Ukrainian capital

The Belarusian House in Ukraine reported on Monday that Mr Shishov had gone missing during a morning run

This undated photo provided by Belarusian Human Rights Center “Viasna,” shows Vitaly Shishov, leader of the Kyiv-based Belarusian House in Ukraine. Picture: Human Rights Center Viasna via AP

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

Vitaly Shishov, leader of the Kyiv-based Belarusian House in Ukraine, was found hanged in one of the city’s parks not far from his home, police said in a statement.