Siarhei Biaspalau

Affiliated media: Telegram-channel “Maya Kraina Belarus”, Blogger

Incident date: June 5, 2025

Attack type:

• Selective application of repressive laws

Who attacked: Authorities

Source: Belarusian Association of Journalists

Location: Belarus, Minsk

Additional information:

The KGB of Belarus has included the sentenced blogger Siarhei Biaspalau, creator of the Telegram channel “Maya Kraina Belarus” (My Country Belarus), in the “List of Organisations and Individuals Involved in Terrorist Activity.” Shortly before this, he was sentenced to 18 years’ imprisonment and a substantial fine. The blogger was charged under nine criminal articles, including attempting to seize power, extremism, and insulting the President of Belarus.