Belarus labels classical 19th century poems as ‘extremist’

Belarus on Thursday declared two famous 19th century poems extremist material, the latest sign of the deepening crackdown in the reclusive country. Since his disputed re-election triggered mass protests in 2020, Belarusian strongman Alexander Lukashenko has intensified the repression of critical voices. The prosecutor’s decision concerns two poems by Vintsent Dunin-Martsinkyevich, a well-known figure in […]

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