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“Independent media is experiencing a business model collapse, and society is subjecting itself to self-censorship.” Highlights from the Freedom House report
Physical threats, disinformation, censorship. Six modern challenges for the media
“Everything his camera captured turned into a masterpiece.” Renowned photographer Anatol Kliashchuk passes away
An IFEX Q&A with the Belarusian Association of Journalists: Defending press freedom is a marathon, not a sprint
As the country marks the third anniversary of manipulated elections that kept “Europe’s last dictator” in power – and the launch of a brutal crackdown – we spoke with BAJ about their ongoing global Solidarity Marathon on behalf of imprisoned journalists.
“If one of us is imprisoned, the other one takes the child and leaves the country.” The key from the report of human rights activists on the psychological state of political emigrants
The psychological problems of Belarusian political emigrants, including journalists, have become the center of attention of human rights activists. Many are still going through traumatic experiences, struggling with depression, separation from loved ones.
“For them, the events in our region are a conflict between Russia and satellite countries.” Belarusian journalist talks about visiting South Korea
“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
“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
“We stand by the truth, we stand together!” A marathon of solidarity with the imprisoned journalists started in Vilnius
“We stand by the truth, we stand together!” A marathon of solidarity with the imprisoned journalists started in Vilnius
The most dangerous country in Europe for journalists
The most dangerous country in Europe for journalists
“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.
“I see contradictory attitudes towards Belarusians.” Hot topics at Kyiv press conference
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.
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