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“I stay so that those who have been imprisoned or forced to leave have a place to return to”. Motivations of journalists who choose to stay in Belarus
On the eve of World Press Freedom Day, we interviewed colleagues and friends who remain in Belarus.
They talked about their hopes and dreams, explained how they take care of themselves, and what helps them not to get demoralized and keep working.
Names have been changed for safety reasons.
May 11, 2023
“I stay so that those who have been imprisoned or forced to leave have a place to return to”. Motivations of journalists who choose to stay in Belarus
May 11, 2023
“We stand by the truth, we stand together!” A marathon of solidarity with the imprisoned journalists started in Vilnius
Thirty-three names, thirty-three journalists behind bars, thirty-three portraits in the center of Vilnius... This number is particularly dramatic today, on World Press Freedom Day.
In order to draw attention to the situation of the media in Belarus, Belarusian and Lithuanian journalists held a solidarity rally. This is the first action within the whole solidarity marathon, which is to be held in many countries of the world.
May 03, 2023
“We stand by the truth, we stand together!” A marathon of solidarity with the imprisoned journalists started in Vilnius
May 03, 2023
The most dangerous country in Europe for journalists
April 05, 2023
The most dangerous country in Europe for journalists
There are at least 33 journalists currently locked up inside Belarusian prisons. Reporters without Borders describes Belarus as Europe's most dangerous country for journalists, writes Steve Cannane is the ABC's Europe bureau chief in London.
April 05, 2023
“I see contradictory attitudes towards Belarusians.” Hot topics at Kyiv press conference
April 03, 2023
“I see contradictory attitudes towards Belarusians.” Hot topics at Kyiv press conference
The National Union of Journalists of Ukraine (NUJU) organized a round-table discussion in Kyiv about repressions and the situation with the independent media in Belarus. But the debate among the participants continued on other important issues, mainly the representation of Belarus and Belarusians in the Ukrainian media and why it is beneficial for Belarusians and Ukrainians to support each other despite the factors that drive them apart.
April 03, 2023
What’s really behind “bundling of regional editorial offices” announced by Ministry of Information?
January 19, 2023
What’s really behind “bundling of regional editorial offices” announced by Ministry of Information?
This week, the Ministry of Information stated the need for bundling regional newspapers. It is justified by the “difficulty to attract expensive specialists” to the provinces. However, it looks like another stage of degradation of the state print press and an attempt to save funds, most of which are now directed to the TV propaganda apparatus. The Belarusian Association of Journalists investigated the issue.
January 19, 2023
Jamie Fly, Radio Liberty president: “We’ll go back to Minsk to reopen our office. It’s just a matter of time”
The new office of Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty that opened a few days ago in Vilnius will focus on covering developments in Belarus. Jamie Fly, president of the radio station, told BAJ about his team’s mission and why attempts to regulate information are doomed to failure.
January 16, 2023
Love behind bars: dozens of Belarusian families in jail “over politics”
January 05, 2023
Ways to support independent media on February 9. And every day
December 31, 2022
In jail, in exile, or burned out. State of Belarusian independent media as we head into 2023
December 21, 2022
Number of jailed journalists spikes to new global record
December 21, 2022
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