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“Belarus has become one of the most dangerous countries for journalists.” Interview with Jeanne Cavelier representing Reporters Without Borders
In the World Press Freedom Index, Belarus ranks 153 out of 180. In terms of the number of journalists in detention, it is one of the five countries with the worst situation in the world. Both rankings are based on the findings of Reporters Without Borders. In an interview with BAJ, Jeanne Cavelier, head of this NGO’s Eastern Europe and Central Asia Desk, shared how the situation in Belarus is currently assessed.
“We don’t want Belarus to become an information black hole.” Discussions at Free Journalism Forum
“They hold up well and don’t lose hope.” Latest news from imprisoned journalists
Belarusian Journalist Convicted Over Anti-Lukashenka Rally Flees Country
The journalists of Belarus in exile
Belarus is one of the most difficult countries in Europe for independent journalists to work in. Since the rigged presidential election in 2020, the journalists have been a target for the regime and at least 300 journalists have been forced into exile. Now they are struggling to cover the news in their homeland from a distance.
Belarus: the free press continues despite attacks
The chair of the Belarusian Association of Journalists says reporting is harder than ever because of government crackdowns and war in neighbouring Ukraine.
Weekly Bulletin #1. MEDIA INSIGHTS — War on Ukraine (4–9 May 2022)
A woman, her newspaper and an entire sector under attack in Belarus
Russia is shooting the truth about the invasion of Ukraine: losses among journalists in 20 days of war
In less than three weeks since the beginning of the full-scale Russian invasion of our country, there are already Ukrainian and international journalists killed and injured in Ukraine.
Political prisoner and journalist Darya Chultsova turns 25 in prison
OSCE: situation in Belarus is unprecedented for Europe
CEO describes blocking of Deutsche Welle’s website in Belarus as “act of desperation”
Peter Limbourg, director-general of Germany’s international broadcaster Deutsche Welle (DW), has condemned the blocking of the DW website and a number of other media outlets in Belarus, saying that it is an “act of desperation” on the part of the Belarusian authorities.
“The torture is ongoing.” Journalist Katsiaryna Karpitskaya speaks about arrest conditions
Supreme Court liquidated Belarusian Association of Journalists
Integrity. Strength. Yulia VIDEO
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