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In jail, in exile, or burned out. State of Belarusian independent media as we head into 2023
Number of jailed journalists spikes to new global record
“Belarus has become one of the most dangerous countries for journalists.” Interview with Jeanne Cavelier representing Reporters Without Borders
“We don’t want Belarus to become an information black hole.” Discussions at Free Journalism Forum
Despite all repressions, the second Free Journalism Forum was held in Vilnius and attended by Belarusian media experts and reporters. Although the news setting is now imbued with pessimistic reports, the present and future of independent media were extensively discussed at the event, which was definitely encouraging.
“They hold up well and don’t lose hope.” Latest news from imprisoned journalists
As of today, the Belarusian authorities hold 31 journalists behind bars. BAJ got in touch with relatives, friends, and colleagues of most imprisoned journalists and collected the latest news from them.
Belarusian Journalist Convicted Over Anti-Lukashenka Rally Flees Country
The journalists of Belarus in exile
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
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”
“The torture is ongoing.” Journalist Katsiaryna Karpitskaya speaks about arrest conditions
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