Freelance journalist Larysa Shchyrakova may be charged with participation in protests against the so-called ‘parasite’ law.
She has been summoned to the local police. The Homiel policemen are likely to draw a protocol upon the journalist for violating Article 23.34 of the Administrative Code.
Decree Nr 3 signed by Alyaksandr Lukashenka in April, 2015 established the obligation of the citizens of Belarus, foreign citizens permanently residing in Belarus, stateless persons, who did not participate in the financing of public spending or participated in such financing less than 183 days (six months – ed.) in the past year, to pay a fee of 20 basic units (appr. $230).
The notorious decree caused a massive public outcry. In February-March, protests were held in a number of Belarusian cities and towns. On March 9, the implementation of the infamous ‘parasite’ law was put on the back burner.
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