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“Without us, you wouldn’t know…”: Inside the secrets Belarus wanted buried, until reporters exposed them
Since August 2020, more than 400 journalists have left Belarus due to persecution. Around 30 independent outlets have relocated abroad. They continue working now in some of the harshest conditions in Europe.
September 16, 2025
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Journalist Ihar Ilyash sentenced to four years in prison
The Minsk City Court has sentenced journalist and political prisoner Ihar Ilyash to four years in prison. Judge Siarhei Katser found him guilty of “discrediting the Republic of Belarus” and “facilitating extremist activities.” In addition to the prison term, Ilyash must pay a fine of $1,240.
September 16, 2025
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iSANS report: The crime of incitement to genocide of Ukrainians in Russian and Belarusian propaganda
The main objective of this study was to identify, from the entire range of anti-Ukrainian rhetoric of Russian and Belarusian propaganda, statements containing “direct and public incitement to commit genocide” of Ukrainians as a national group – an atrocity crime under international law, banned and punishable by the Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of […]
September 16, 2025
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Conference on the future of Belarusian journalism opens in Vilnius
On September 16, the Lithuanian capital hosted the opening of the conference “Belarusian Journalism: Where Tomorrow Begins.” This year, the gathering carries special meaning: BAJ is celebrating the 30th anniversary of its founding.
September 16, 2025
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Palina Zyl: from provincial vlogger to political prisoner
On September 5, 2025, the name of Mazyr-based vlogger Palina Zyl was added to the List of Individuals Involved in Extremist Activity on the website of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Belarus. The site also reports that her verdict has entered into force, and the convicted vlogger is serving her sentence.
September 12, 2025
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Belarus frees 52 political prisoners, including 9 journalists
The European Federation of Journalists (EFJ) welcomes the release on Thursday of 52 political prisoners, including 9 journalists, by the Belarusian authorities. There are still 27 journalists in prison in Belarus. The EFJ demands their immediate release.
September 12, 2025
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Belarus: RSF welcomes the release of nine arbitrarily detained journalists
Nine Belarusian journalists — including Ihar Losik of Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty, detained for more than five years — have been freed after spending months — in some cases years — in prison simply for doing their jobs. Reporters Without Borders (RSF) welcomes this decision but condemns their expulsion to Lithuania and urges the authorities […]
September 12, 2025
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Ten journalists among 52 political prisoners released in Belarus
On September 11, 2025, Belarusian authorities released 52 political prisoners following negotiations with a U.S. delegation led by John Coale. Among them were twelve journalists and media workers who had faced harsh prison sentences for their professional activities.
September 11, 2025
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Help for former political prisoner in the TUT.BY case Maria Novik
Help for former political prisoner in the TUT.BY case, Maria Novik, whose son was killed in the war in Ukraine.
September 02, 2025
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Journalist Ihar Ilyash’s trial to resume on September 4
The Minsk City Court will resume the trial of journalist Ihar Ilyash on September 4. He is accused of facilitating extremism and discrediting Belarus.
September 02, 2025
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E‑newsletter: MASS MEDIA IN BELARUS No.2 (80) 2025
Situation in Belarus mass media field: april-june 2025. Review. Download PDF.
August 27, 2025
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Aleh Supruniuk and Pavel Dabravolski recognized as political prisoners
On August 26, 2025, Belarusian human rights organizations issued a joint statement regarding journalists Aleh Supruniuk and Pavel Dabravolski, who are behind bars in Belarus.
August 26, 2025
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Journalist Aleh Supruniuk sentenced to three years in prison
Friends of the Brest journalist report that on August 8 Aleh Suprunyuk received a three-year prison sentence. He was convicted of involvement in an “extremist formation.” Prior to the verdict, he had spent over six months in pre-trial detention.
August 25, 2025
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German MP becomes symbolic godparent to imprisoned journalist Palina Pitkevich
As part of the #WeStandBYyou campaign, Ophelia Nick, a member of the German political party Bündnis 90/Die Grünen, has become the symbolic godparent of journalist Palina Pitkevich, who was sentenced by the Belarusian authorities to three years in prison.
August 22, 2025
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Appeal for Support in Preserving the Belarusian-Language Version of LSM+
Chairperson of the Human Rights and Public Affairs Committee of the Saeima Chairperson of the Board of Directors of “Latvijas Sabiedriskais medijs” To the Council of Public Electronic Media of the Republic of Latvia (SEPLPz Saeimas Cilvēktiesību un sabiedrisko lietu komisija Appeal for Support in Preserving the Belarusian-Language Version of LSM+ as a Key Tool […]
August 21, 2025
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