“Narodnaya Volya”: Former interior minister Kulyashou has cancer

• 15.05.2012, 12:08

A former minister of internal affairs has been diagnosed with oncological disease, with the disease stage far from being early.

Lukashenka appointed new interior minister last week. The new minister is Colonel Ihar Shunevich. But why was General Anatoly Kulyahou dismissed?

“Narodnaya Volya” newspaper has learned from sources close to the former interior ministry chief, Kulyashou informed the country's top officials about his serious health problems long ago. He is said have even handed in a resignation letter. During the last six months, Anatol Kulyashou spent much time in hospitals – he was diagnosed with oncological disease on not an early stage. Kulyashou underwent several surgeries and a rehab course in the Republican Research and Practice Centre for Medical Evaluation and Rehabilitation.

By the way, General Kulyashou lost his weight during these months and even grew a beard...

On Sunday, when “Narodnaya Volya” managed to reach the General on the phone, Anatol Kulyashou was at the ministry of internal affairs seemingly turning over his duties to the successor. He declined to talk politely. Asked to comment on his health, the former minister just gave short advice: “Go to doctors on time if you don't want to have problems in future.”