Belarusian Teachers Detained Over Alleged Extremist Links

Authorities target educators involved in an online project declared extremist by the KGB, says rights group.

Dozens of teachers in Belarus have been detained or interrogated as part of a crackdown on dissent.
The detained teachers participated in Adukavanka, an online education project labeled extremist by the KGB.
Adukavanka provided guidance on technological innovations and lesson plans, attracting hundreds of teachers.
The Viasna rights group reported that the crackdown on teachers began in September, but exact figures are not provided.
Belarus has intensified efforts to suppress opposition since the disputed 2020 presidential election, with over 65,000 people arrested.