Belarus Reportedly Looking At Law To Expand Definition Of Extremism
udf.byBelarusians have taken to the streets since the disputed August 2020 election. Belarusian lawmakers are reportedly preparing to consider legal changes that would make almost any criticism of the government «extremist» behavior that could lead to severe punishment including the loss of livelihood and citizenship.
The suggested tweaks to the country's law on extremism were published by multiple independent Telegram channels on February 18 and would be debated after parliament's spring session opens on April 2.