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E‑newsletter: MASS MEDIA IN BELARUS No.2 (83) 2026
Mass media in Belarus in January – March 2026. Review. Download PDF.
May 29, 2026
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Imprisoned radio host Aleh Khamenka added to extremist list
The name of Aleh Khamenka, sentenced to 3 years imprisonment and a substantial fine, appeared on May 29, 2026, on the Belarusian Ministry of Internal Affairs website in the list of persons “involved in extremist activities.” The site also notes that the cultural figure is “serving his sentence.”
May 29, 2026
44
RSF concerned about journalist Kiryl Pazniak’s condition
The international organization Reporters Without Borders (RSF) has expressed deep concern about the health of political prisoner journalist Kiryl Pazniak and called on Belarusian authorities to provide him with medical care.
May 26, 2026
28
Imprisoned journalist Kiryl Pazniak hospitalized in serious condition
The journalist became ill on the way to his first court hearing, which was scheduled for May 14 at Minsk City Court.
May 22, 2026
56
Pressure on media reporting military activity on Belarus-Ukraine border: Security forces threaten searches “until coverage stops”
Pressure continues on the independent Homel media outlet Flagshtok in Belarus. The editorial team reported that, on May 19, security forces searched the homes of the parents of two individuals associated with the publication. According to Flagshtok, an anti-extremism unit officer openly stated that “such actions will continue until new publications stop appearing on the […]
May 20, 2026
52
Andrzej Poczobut to address European Parliament
Journalist, Polish minority activist in Belarus, and former political prisoner Andrzej Poczobut will address the European Parliament at a plenary session in June. This was announced on May 18 by EP President Roberta Metsola when opening the plenary session.
May 19, 2026
41
“Painful and Unfair”: Maryna Zolatava reflects on Ludmila Chekina and the TUT.BY crackdown anniversary
Five years ago, authorities destroyed TUT.BY, Belarus’s largest news portal.
May 18, 2026
42
Authorities place nearly 6,000 Belarusians on interstate wanted list, including several independent journalists
Their names appear in the Russian Federation’s wanted persons database. Belarusian citizens end up there at the request of Belarusian security agencies. This means people are being sought in both countries and can also be extradited from “friendly countries.” This is reported by Mediazona. Belarus.
May 14, 2026
82
Roskomnadzor blocks access to BAJ website in Russia
Roskomnadzor is most likely concerned about the popularity of materials on the BAJ website that explain how to circumvent censorship and internet blocking among Russians.
May 12, 2026
36
Free them all! Solidarity action held in Vilnius for imprisoned Belarusian journalists
Twenty-two media representatives remain in Belarusian prisons for their work. Belarusian colleagues in Vilnius held a solidarity action dedicated to World Press Freedom Day.
May 05, 2026
45
Polish president awards Andrzej Poczobut Order of the White Eagle, Poland’s highest state honor
Released journalist Andrzej Poczobut received the Order of the White Eagle — Poland’s highest state honor. The ceremony took place during Constitution Day celebrations on May 3 at the Royal Castle in Warsaw.
May 04, 2026
67
Silenced voices: 22 journalists spend World Press Freedom Day behind bars in Belarus
The situation with freedom of speech in Belarus remains the worst in Europe. Since the sweeping repression that began in 2020, hundreds of Belarusian media workers have endured detention, arrest, and persecution.
May 03, 2026
95
Journalist Andrzej Poczobut exchanged at Belarus-Poland border
State media reported that on April 28 at around 2:00 PM, an “operation to exchange detained persons in a ‘five-for-five’ format” took place at the state border between Belarus and Poland. According to them, political prisoner and journalist Andrzej Poczobut was included in the exchange.
April 28, 2026
77
YouTube channel Chasiki Tikayut designated extremist formation
The Belarusian Ministry of Internal Affairs has added the YouTube channel Chasiki Tikayut (The Clock is Ticking), along with its social media accounts, podcast platforms, and logo, to the list of extremist formations on its website.
April 27, 2026
47
Belarus’ security officers arrest photographer on arrival at Minsk airport
Security officers at Minsk International Airport arrested photographer Aliaksandr Shyshko, Dissidentby reported.
April 14, 2026
66
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