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19-year-old detained for Nazi propaganda

19-year-old detained for Nazi propaganda

Employees of the GUBOPiK detained a 19-year-old resident of Pinsk who sent over 5,000 messages on Telegram justifying the Nazi regime, denying its crimes, and glorifying collaborators. The young man also created a far-right channel with 300 subscribers, including foreigners. According to investigators, a criminal case has been opened for rehabilitation of Nazism. The investigation is currently ongoing.

Context

Belarus has a law combating extremist propaganda, which provides criminal liability for such actions.

Summary:

19-year-old arrested for posting Nazi propaganda on Telegram