In Belarus, several courtyard chats have been recognized as “extremist formations”

The Ministry of Internal Affairs of Belarus recognized a number of courtyard chats as “extremist formations,” the human rights project “Viasna” drew attention .

We are talking about chats with the names “Evil Claws”, “Sukharevo”, “Senitsa2.0”, “Solidarity”, “Free Wolves”, “Navagrud Partisans”, “VILIA”, “Humble Matryoshkas”, as well as “Neighbors”.

The decision was made on October 29.

According to media reports, on October 31 and November 1, KGB officers “visited” people as part of a criminal case initiated under the article on “conspiracy or other actions committed with the aim of seizing state power.” Some detainees were asked questions about courtyard chats and conversations in them.