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Russian Prosecutors threaten to block Reform.news over controversial content
The Russian watchdog Roskomnadzor has sent a warning to the editors of Reform.news that the site will be blocked for Russian users in 24 hours unless all information on it is removed.
August 20, 2024
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ECHR denies Andrei Hniot’s bid to block extradition to Belarus
The legal counsel requested that the extradition of the director be prohibited until the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) has considered his case. However, on August 19, the ECHR in Strasbourg denied Andrei Hniot protection from extradition for the third time.
August 20, 2024
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Provincial newspaper dodges penalty for using ‘extremist’ visuals
The prosecutor’s office acknowledged that Lepelski Krai had distributed “extremist” materials. Still, the editorial staff was not punished, unlike non-state publications, which are usually fined.
August 15, 2024
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Supreme Court to consider appeal of ex-journalist Alena Tsimashchuk
The consideration of the appeal of Alena Tsimashchuk, a journalist from Brest, sentenced to 5 years in prison and fined $14,000, is scheduled for August 16. The hearing in the Supreme Court will begin at 9:30 a.m. Judge Siarhei Hurau will preside.
August 14, 2024
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Until all are free. Info stand for imprisoned journalists opens in Helsinki
On August 8, an information stand was opened in Helsinki featuring mailboxes for letters to be sent to Belarusian journalists who are behind bars. The mount has been installed in the Media Museum Merkki.
August 10, 2024
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IFJ and EFJ demand the release of jailed journalists on the 4th anniversary of the fraudulent elections
The International and the European Federation of Journalists (IFJ-EFJ) join their affiliate, the Belarusian Journalists’ Association (BAJ), in calling on the regime to release all journalists and media workers behind bars. The Federations also urge the authorities to stop their harassment of exiled journalists, including raiding their residences and causing distress to their families to […]
August 09, 2024
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Collection for palliative care for journalist Vadim Dovnar
Good afternoon! This is the BYSOL fundraising team. A few months ago we did a medical fundraiser for a liver transplant for journalist Vadim Dovnar and raised about €6000. This money was used for the treatment, but unfortunately it did not yield the expected results.
August 09, 2024
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BAJ and the Press Club Belarus call on the Polish authorities to preserve Belsat TV channel
The largest Belarusian media organizations, the Belarusian Association of Journalists and the Press Club Belarus have urged the Polish authorities to preserve the Belarusian television channel Belsat.
August 06, 2024
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Journalists Ales Sabaleuski and Yauhen Hlushkou sentenced to prison terms and heavy fines
Journalist Ales Sabaleuski and videographer Yauhen Hlushkou have been accused of participation in extremist and armed formations. The trial commenced on July 12 in the Mahiliou Regional Court, and since then, five court sessions have been held. The verdict was announced on July 31.
August 02, 2024
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Police intensifies raids on exiled journalists’ residences in Belarus
In June and July, the Belarusian Association of Journalists documented at least 21 searches at the residences of journalists who relocated abroad and continue to work in the media. In the majority of cases, law enforcement officials arrived at the journalists’ registered places of residence with search warrants for criminal cases against them.
August 02, 2024
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UN Human Rights Committee registers complaint against BAJ’s illegal liquidation
The Chairman of BAJ, Andrei Bastunets, submitted an individual communication on the actions of the Belarusian authorities in February 2023. He considers the decision to liquidate BAJ “illegal and unjustified,” which violates the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights. The head of the BAJ Legal Center, Aleh Aheyeu, shared this with the editors.
August 01, 2024
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Special proceedings initiated against blogger Anton Matolka under 13 criminal articles
In Belarus, blogger Anton Matolka was charged under 13 articles of the Criminal Code. The creator of Belaruski Hajun, a media project dedicated to covering the movement of Russian troops and military equipment in Belarus, and a former blogger-urbanist is accused of attempting to seize power, extremism, and high treason.
July 23, 2024
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Association of Political Prisoners of Belarus’ website blocked in Belarus
The State Inspectorate of Telecommunications under the Ministry of Communications and Information has blocked access to the website of the Association of Political Prisoners of Belarus. The website apbel.com was censored at the request of the prosecutor of the Mahilou Region, Valer Kulikovich. The prosecutor’s office said the decision was based on violations of the […]
July 19, 2024
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Mailboxes for letters to imprisoned Belarusian journalists set up in Helsinki
On 8 August, Reporters Without Borders in cooperation with the Merkki-Media museum and archives will organise an action in solidarity with Belarusian journalists behind bars.
July 18, 2024
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London to host exhibition of works by Belarusian political prisoners
An evening of art, cinema and activism entitled “Letters from Lukashenka’s Political Prisoners” will take place in London on August 5. The event is organized by Index on Censorship, an organization that campaigns for freedom of expression. The organizers will hold an exhibition of works by Belarusian political prisoners and screen the film “The Accidental […]
July 17, 2024
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