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Liubou Luniova: “A government afraid of freedom instinctively reaches for the baton”
This interview is part of the collection “Voice of the Freedom Generation”, a living testimony to the creative and civic presence of those who have not lost their voice even in exile.
November 05, 2025
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Editor of S13 news portal sentenced to 3.5 years for “extremism” and “defamation” of Lukashenka
The Hrodna Regional Court has sentenced Siarhei Chabotska, editor of the local news portal s13.ru, to three years and six months in prison, along with a large fine.
November 03, 2025
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Viktar Marchuk: “Digital technology can replace paper, but nothing can replace trust.”
This interview is part of the collection “Voice of the Freedom Generation”, a living testimony to the creative and civic presence of those who have not lost their voice even in exile.
November 03, 2025
30
Justice for Journalists: Over 100 Media Workers Behind Bars in Russia and Belarus; 89 Arrested in Absentia
On the eve of the International Day to End Impunity for Crimes Against Journalists, the grim statistics sees 103 media workers in Russian and Belarusian prisons and penal colonies. Their combined sentence is over 740 years.
October 31, 2025
30
France’s major media outlets support imprisoned Belarusian journalists
A group of independent Belarusian journalists in exile visited France and held several solidarity events in support of their imprisoned colleagues.
October 30, 2025
25
Belarusian journalists in Paris: Meetings, exchange, and a solidarity action
At the end of October, a delegation of Belarusian journalists visited Paris. As part of the working trip, they met with editorial teams of leading French media outlets and took part in solidarity actions in support of imprisoned journalists currently behind bars in Belarus.
October 30, 2025
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Maksim Zhbankou: Life, just life — traumatically beautiful
This interview is part of the collection “Voice of the Freedom Generation”, a living testimony to the creative and civic presence of those who have not lost their voice even in exile.
October 29, 2025
51
Former Director of Belorusy i Rynok Kanstantsin Zalatykh released from prison
The Belarusian Association of Journalists has learned that former director of the independent economic newspaper Belorusy i Rynok, Kanstantsin Zalatykh, was released on October 23 after serving his full prison term.
October 24, 2025
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Truth or dare? How work in exile changes journalism – and how to cope with
Journalists in exile – should they talk or act, and are they able to stay objective or inevitably turning into activists? – this question is enough to spark a discussion. We propose to start it from the experience of Belarus, who has a large ecosystem of media in exile, and expand on a broader context.
October 24, 2025
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Andrzej Poczobut awarded the Sakharov Prize
Belarusian journalist Andrzej Poczobut has received the European Parliament’s Sakharov Prize, alongside imprisoned Georgian journalist Mzia Amaglobeli.
October 22, 2025
78
Journalist Pavel Dabravolski accused of treason
Pavel Dabravolski, a journalist detained in the Committee for State Security (KGB) jail, has been accused of high treason in connection with his professional activities and may face up to 15 years’ imprisonment.
October 20, 2025
81
Former Media-Polesye journalist released from prison
Yauhen Nikalayevich has fully served his sentence of one and a half years for allegedly participating in the 2020 protests, although in reality, he was simply performing his professional duties as a journalist.
October 14, 2025
61
The European Press Prize 2026 is officially open for entries
From now until 14 December 2025, journalists from across Europe — all 46 Council of Europe countries, plus Belarus and Russia — are invited to submit their best work.
October 09, 2025
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No calls, No letters: Dzianis Ivashin cut off from the outside world for months
On October 6, the family of imprisoned journalist Dzianis Ivashyn finally received postcards from him — the first in more than a month of silence. All correspondence except with close relatives is forbidden.
October 08, 2025
59
Andrzej Poczobut placed in SHU again for six months
According to information available to the Belarusian Association of Journalists, political prisoner and journalist Andrzej Poczobut was placed in a SHU (secure housing unit) on August 23 for six months, until February 2026.
October 07, 2025
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