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Special proceedings “for rehabilitation of nazism” launched against TV host Katsiaryna Vadanosava
The Investigative Committee of Belarus announced this on October 13. The agency’s Telegram channel specified that Katsiaryna Vadanosava-Kalanchuk is charged with the rehabilitation of Nazism and the denial of the genocide of the Belarusian people.
October 14, 2026
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Belarus adds journalist Daria Chultsova’s Instagram to “extremist resources” list
On the evening of October 13, the Ministry of Information of Belarus once again updated the National List of Extremist Materials on its website. The latest addition is an Instagram account named Daria (username dariashulc, as spelled on the ministry’s website). The account belongs to Daria Chultsova, a former political prisoner and a video journalist […]
October 14, 2026
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BAJ exhibition “Unheard Voices” in Hamburg: “A country where journalists are silenced becomes a prison”
During Hamburg Press Freedom Week, the BAJ exhibition “The Unheard Voices” is on view, dedicated to Belarusian media workers behind bars. The association’s exhibition has been complemented by an artistic component created by artists living in exile in Germany.
October 14, 2026
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Statement of the human rights coalition on the assessment of the situation with repression in Belarus
We welcome the release by the Belarusian authorities of people persecuted on politically motivated grounds, including releases secured through the efforts of the United States and other countries. Since the beginning of the mass releases known to us on 3 July 2024, approximately 900 people have been released.
October 12, 2026
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BAJ stands in solidarity with Ukrainian colleagues
A meeting between the leadership of the Belarusian Association of Journalists (BAJ) and Sergiy Tomilenko, president of the National Union of Journalists of Ukraine (NUJU), was held at the BAJ office.
October 02, 2026
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A Statement in Response to Pressure on the Media
Several Belarusian politicians and public figures have recently made harsh remarks about Belarusian independent media and put forward proposals that would effectively bring them under control.
September 29, 2026
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“Being in captivity is like being buried alive”: First words of released Belarusian journalists
On September 16, 2026, 25 Belarusian political prisoners were released and taken from Belarus to Lithuania. BAJ collected the first photos and first words from colleagues who had been behind bars until today.
September 17, 2026
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Five journalists among those released on September 16
Several journalists are among the 25 political prisoners released in Belarus on September 16 following talks between John Coale and the Belarusian authorities.
September 16, 2026
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European Journalists’ Soccer Tournament Opens With Minute of Silence for Mikita Melkaziorau
The traditional fall soccer tournament for journalists in Druskininkai opened with a minute of silence in memory of Mikita Melkaziorau, a prominent journalist and captain of the Belarusian Association of Journalists’ soccer team.
September 14, 2026
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E‑newsletter: MASS MEDIA IN BELARUS No.3 (84) 2026
Mass media in Belarus in April – June 2026. Review. Download PDF.
September 04, 2026
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BAJ Board rules on case involving deputy chair Barys Haretski
BAJ Board Decision of August 25, 2026 On August 25, 2026, the BAJ Board held a meeting to review the implementation of its December 23, 2025, decision in the case involving Barys Haretski, as well as a draft of BAJ’s Gender Policy.
August 27, 2026
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“Bazhynki” reborn: Media Camp near Vilnius brings journalists together in an act of solidarity
Belarusian journalists once again gathered near Vilnius for the Points of Connection Media Camp, reviving a long-standing tradition of informal gatherings organized by members of the Belarusian Association of Journalists. For a community forced into exile, the gathering was an opportunity not only to step away from the daily routine, but also to show genuine […]
August 26, 2026
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Points of connection: Media Camp holds solidarity action for imprisoned journalist colleagues
Around 30 Belarusian journalists gathered near Vilnius for the Points of Connection Media Camp, where they not only discussed pressing issues and gained new skills, but also remembered colleagues who remain behind bars.
August 24, 2026
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Imprisoned videographer Yauhen Hlushkou released upon completing his sentence
On August 22, he was already back in Mahilou after spending more than two and a half years behind bars. Hlushkou’s health deteriorated significantly during his imprisonment, and he is now receiving treatment in a hospital.
August 24, 2026
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Unknown account poses as BBC journalist
A warning is circulating in the Belarusian information space about a suspicious account whose author presents himself as a BBC journalist, though his connection to the British broadcaster has not been confirmed.
August 14, 2026
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