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President of Belarus Alexander Lukashenko signed a law banning coverage of unauthorized actions in real time, News.ru reported, citing BelTA Telegram channel.
Uncoordinated rallies are not allowed will show live for the purposes of their popularization or propaganda. Journalists, in the performance of their duties, are prohibited from acting as organizers and participants in public events.
In addition, the head of state signed amendments to the media law, previously adopted by the parliament. They expand the list of information that is prohibited from distribution in print or on the Internet. We are talking about public opinion polls about the current political situation, which was carried out without obtaining the necessary accreditation. In addition, the ban was placed on the placement of hyperlinks to messages and materials that contain information prohibited for dissemination.
Earlier, Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko expanded the powers of the security forces. Now, at protests, they can use military and special equipment to disperse people who took to the streets. The signed document releases the security officials from liability if the use of force was carried out in accordance with the law. The information was published on the National Legal Internet Portal of the Republic.