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“Rewarding the brave efforts of journalists from Belarus.” BAJ receives Eastern Partnership Prize
November 15, 2023
Journalist Yauhen Merkis makes shoes in prison
Yauhen Merkis joined the workforce in prison. He can only correspond with his father and his right to monthly calls has been restricted, as per human rights activist Leanid Sudalenka, who shared this information about the journalist on his Facebook page.
November 15, 2023
The Internet Governance Forum aims to legitimize suppression of free speech
November 10, 2023
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya assures she will persist in seeking support for Belarusian independent media and claims negotiations with YouTube advance significantly
November 09, 2023
RSF delivers hundreds of “Postcards for Maryna” to Belarusian embassies in 7 cities, calling for the release of jailed editor Maryna Zolatava
Reporters Without Borders (RSF) has concluded its “Postcards for Maryna” action by delivering hundreds of postcards, letters, and online messages in support of jailed Belarusian editor Maryna Zolatava to Belarusian embassies in seven cities around the world to mark Zolatava’s birthday. Joined by Zolatava’s family and prominent supporters, RSF has sent a clear signal to the Belarusian authorities that the international community is watching Zolatava’s case and demands the release of all 36 jailed media workers in the country.
November 08, 2023
Aliaksandr Mantsevich, head of Rehijanalnaja Hazeta, receives four-year prison sentence and huge fine
In his final words, Mantsevich spoke of his well-known ancestors, his life-long dedication to the newspaper, and his civic duties.
“I hear my ancestors’ voices, I have never betrayed my homeland. I love my fellow citizens and the country of Belarus. While imprisoned, I was unable to erect a monument on my father’s grave before the anniversary of his death.
November 03, 2023
Police arrests director of car business-related media outlet and threatens its owners
Police arrested Vital Paliakou, director of the ABW.BY media outlet that covers news on the car industry. He is accused of participating in protests.
October 31, 2023
Andrzej Poczobut stays in segregation without medication
October 27, 2023
IFJ calls on journalists to respect the professional principles of the Global Ethics Charter
October 20, 2023
Convicted freelance videographer Pavel Padabed labeled “extremist”
October 19, 2023
Blogger Dzmitry Selviastruk recognized as political prisoner
October 18, 2023
Incommunicado: Isolation and Ill-Treatment of Political Prisoners in Belarus. October 26
October 18, 2023
Pavel Mazheika’s sentence upheld. He is to be transferred to correctional facility soon
Today, October 17, the Supreme Court of Belarus reviewed the appeals of Hrodna journalist Pavel Mazheika and attorney Yulia Yurhilevich, who were sentenced to prison for “promoting extremist activity”. The Hrodna Regional Court sentenced them both to 6 years of imprisonment on 26 July of this year. The verdict was upheld by the Supreme Court.
October 18, 2023
Andrei Tolchyn accused of harming Belarus’ national security
October 16, 2023
Andrei Aliaksandrau’s poem recited in English: Solidarity action marks 1000 days of journalist’s imprisonment
Although the Belarusian government tries to suppress information about political prisoners, the attempts are unsuccessful. Andrei Aliaksandrau has not been forgotten despite being isolated from the external world. On the thousandth day of the media manager's imprisonment, Index on Censorship launched an inspiring solidarity campaign.
October 09, 2023
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