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In jail, in exile, or burned out. State of Belarusian independent media as we head into 2023
As the crackdown on independent media in Belarus continues for a third consecutive year, the state of journalism in the country is dire. With only a handful of independent journalists remaining within the country working anonymously, and 32 of their colleagues behind bars, the future of journalism in Belarus looks bleak.
The Fix analysed the state of Belarusian independent media at the end of 2022 – and tried to find bright spots.
December 21, 2022
Number of jailed journalists spikes to new global record
December 21, 2022
“Belarus has become one of the most dangerous countries for journalists.” Interview with Jeanne Cavelier representing Reporters Without Borders
December 09, 2022
“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.
December 02, 2022
“They hold up well and don’t lose hope.” Latest news from imprisoned journalists
September 28, 2022
Belarusian Journalist Convicted Over Anti-Lukashenka Rally Flees Country
August 09, 2022
The journalists of Belarus in exile
July 28, 2022
Belarus: the free press continues despite attacks
May 26, 2022
Weekly Bulletin #1. MEDIA INSIGHTS — War on Ukraine (4–9 May 2022)
May 24, 2022
A woman, her newspaper and an entire sector under attack in Belarus
April 22, 2022
Russia is shooting the truth about the invasion of Ukraine: losses among journalists in 20 days of war
March 16, 2022
Political prisoner and journalist Darya Chultsova turns 25 in prison
February 21, 2022
OSCE: situation in Belarus is unprecedented for Europe
December 11, 2021
CEO describes blocking of Deutsche Welle’s website in Belarus as “act of desperation”
October 30, 2021
“The torture is ongoing.” Journalist Katsiaryna Karpitskaya speaks about arrest conditions
Nasha Niva journalist Katsiaryna Karpitskaya spent a month under arrest in a temporary detention center. During the time, she managed to catch several illnesses and witness the ongoing torture used against political detainees.
September 21, 2021
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