Belarus Bans 32 More Books, Including Filipenko's Novels
Belarus has expanded its list of banned books, now totaling 173 positions. The ban, imposed by the Republican Commission, includes two novels by Belarusian writer Sasha Filipenko, 'Red Cross' and 'Elephant'. The Minister of Information, Marat Markov, cited harmful content as the reason for the ban.
The list has grown by 32 positions, encompassing works from various authors. Among them are 'Trainspotting' and other books by Irvine Welsh, totalling ten. Children's books like 'Day of the Dead. A Book with Engaging Activities' and 'Duck, Death, and the Tulip' by Wolf Erlbruch have also been banned. International authors such as Ryu Murakami, Hunter S. Thompson, and William Burroughs have had their books added to the list.
Banned books are deemed harmful to Belarus' national interests and cannot be sold within the country. Violations may lead to the termination of distributors' registration certificates. The full list can be found on the Ministry of Information's website.
The ban on Sasha Filipenko's novels and other books highlights the expanding scope of Belarus' censorship. The list's growth reflects the government's ongoing efforts to control information and expression within the country.
