Mikita Melkaziorau

Affiliated media: Media project "Zhizn-Malina" , Journalist

Incident date: May 27, 2025

Attack type:

• Selective application of repressive laws

Who attacked: Authorities

Source: Belarusian Association of Journalists

Location: Belarus, Minsk

Additional information:

The Belarusian Ministry of Internal Affairs has designated the video project Zhizn-Malina as an “extremist organisation”. The ministry’s decision also lists all internet resources affiliated with the project. Belarusian journalist Mikita Melkaziorau, the creator of the video project, is specifically named as a person directly involved in “extremist activities". Under Belarusian law, any interaction with resources designated as extremist organisations may lead to criminal prosecution and imprisonment of up to ten years for participation in an extremist organisation or for assisting an extremist organisation (Articles 361-1 and 361-4 of the Criminal Code).