In Belarus, a case was opened against writer Sasha Filipenko for inciting hatred

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In Belarus, a criminal case was opened against writer Sasha Filipenko for inciting hatred (article 130, part 3, of the Criminal Code of Belarus). He said this in an interview with the Belarusian service of Radio Liberty. “The point is that I used literature to call for mass protests in Belarus... I don't know when the trial will take place. They don't say anything. The case is open; it probably lies somewhere and is just waiting for its time,” F…

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Writer Sasha Filipenko's new novel "The Elephant" will be published in Belarusian in April. Three of the writer's novels have been translated into Belarusian: "The Former Son", "The Cremulator" and "The Red Cross". Now his new novel will be published in Belarusian. Anna Sous talks to writer Sasha Filipenko about the new novel, his criminal case and the dilemmas faced by political prisoners forced to sign papers on cooperation with the security f…