Special Proceedings Opened Against Dymna Lotva Vocalist

Reform.news · 8 June 2026, 18:38

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The Investigative Committee has launched special proceedings against Katsiaryna Mankevich.

Mankevich is charged under articles covering the promotion of terrorism (Part 1, Article 289-1 of the Criminal Code), financing of “terrorist activities” (Part 1, Article 290-1), facilitating “extremist activities” (Parts 1 and 2, Article 361-4), insulting Lukashenka (Part 1, Article 368), and violence or threats of violence against Lukashenka (Article 366-1).

Katsiaryna Mankevich is a musician and vocalist of the metal bands Dymna Lotva and Hangover in Minsk.