Affiliated media: Telegram channel Chai Z Malinavym Varennem , Telegram channel of the online outlet
Incident date: May 6, 2022
Attack type:
- Prosecution for extremism, links with terrorists, inciting hatred, high treason, calling for the overthrow of the constitutional order, rehabilitation of Nazism (2)
Who attacked: Authorities
Source: Belarusian Association of Journalists
Location: Belarus, Minsk
Additional information:
The Ministry of Internal Affairs of Belarus has recognized the Telegram channel Chai Z Malinavym Varennem (Tea With Raspberry Jam), which publishes satirical content based on news, as an «extremist formation». The community also covered political events during the 2020 protests. The Telegram channel has more than 90,000 subscribers. Currently, 57 associations, foundations, Telegram channels, and media outlets have been recognized as «extremist formations» in Belarus.