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Listed by Myrotvorets, Euroradio editor alleges factual distortions
Yauhen Kazartsau learned two weeks ago that he was added to the Ukrainian Myrotvorets database. He tried to “present arguments why what was written is false and manipulation, received no response — that’s their right.” He doesn’t consider it necessary to respond further “to an obvious and possibly coordinated attack.”
Uladzimir Yanukevich and Andrei Pakalenka added to extremist list
The Belarusian Ministry of Internal Affairs listed Intex-Press director Uladzimir Yanukevich and deputy Andrei Pakalenka, both serving lengthy sentences for alleged “high treason,” in its register of persons involved in extremist activities on the evening of June 12.
Polish hospital demands over 18,000 euros from journalist Katsiaryna Vadanosava
Journalist Katsiaryna Vadanosava received notice of a lawsuit in Polish court: a hospital is demanding payment of 78,313.99 zlotys. As the journalist shared on her Facebook page, she was billed for her mother’s operation, resuscitation, and post-mortem procedures.
BYSOL opened a fundraiser for a Belarusian journalist
A Belarusian journalist left for Lithuania because of the risk of criminal prosecution. He is currently unable to find work in his profession and is asking for support to cover housing, daily expenses, and food.
Ales Bialiatski creates a foundation to fight the global human rights crisis
After his release and forced deportation from Belarus, Ales Bialiatski, chairman of the Human Rights Center Viasna and winner of the 2022 Nobel Peace Prize, announced the creation of The Ales Bialiatski Foundation. The new organization will work at the strategic intersection of human rights, peacemaking, and regional security, strengthening the global human rights alliance in […]
Supreme Court upholds 14-year sentence for former Intex-Press director Yanukevich, reduces Pakalenka’s term to 11 years
On June 8, Belarus’s Supreme Court reviewed appeals by former heads of the independent Baranavichy newspaper Intex-Press, Uladzimir Yanukevich and Andrei Pakalenka, who were convicted of “high treason.”
Journalist Aliaksandr Burakou detained in Germany with renewed Schengen entry ban
Belarusian journalist Aliaksandr Burakou arrived in Berlin from Moldova on June 4, where he had previously obtained refugee status. At passport control he was detained and informed that his name is in SIS (the Schengen Information System database for border control and security), listing him as prohibited from entry to Schengen countries. BAJ spoke with […]
E‑newsletter: MASS MEDIA IN BELARUS No.2 (83) 2026
Mass media in Belarus in January – March 2026. Review. Download PDF.
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.”
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.
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.
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 […]
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.
“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.
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.
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