A Belarusian court has designated the official Telegram and YouTube channels of RFE/RL’s Belarus Service and some of the broadcaster’s social-media accounts as extremist in a continued clampdown on independent
The decision to label RFE/RL’s accounts “extremist” was made by the Central District Court on December 3 based on information provided by the Main Directorate for Combating Organized Crime and Corruption, known as GUBOPiK.
In a statement, GUBOPiK said that anyone subscribing to channels or other media designated as “extremist” may face jail time or other penalties, such as fines.
RFE/RL President Jamie Fly said “RFE/RL adamantly rejects this ridiculous label. We are committed to continuing to provide objective
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