Belarus: PEN Belarus Labelled 'eExtremist' Amid Systematic Crackdown on Cultural Rights
March 13, 2026
March 13, 2026
LONDON, England, March 13 -- PEN International issued the following news on March 12, 2026:
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Belarus: PEN Belarus labelled 'extremist' amid systematic crackdown on cultural rights
'We vehemently condemn the Belarusian authorities' decision to criminalise the activities of PEN Belarus. Our fearless colleagues are guilty of nothing but doing their utmost to defend and celebrate Belarusian culture. We stand with PEN Belarus and fellow . . .
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Belarus: PEN Belarus labelled 'extremist' amid systematic crackdown on cultural rights
'We vehemently condemn the Belarusian authorities' decision to criminalise the activities of PEN Belarus. Our fearless colleagues are guilty of nothing but doing their utmost to defend and celebrate Belarusian culture. We stand with PEN Belarus and fellow . . .