Philosopher in Belarus on hunger strike after being imprisoned for his views

Belarus, ruled by an authoritarian gangster, has imprisoned philosopher Uladzimir Matsekavich.  PEN international has issued a strong statement in support, and there is also a petition in his support.  We are dealing here with gangsters, of course, so only worldwide condemnation might embarrass the Belarusian authorities. 

(Thanks to Peter Singer for the pointer.)