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Media IQ and Obychnoe Utro media projects declared extremist formations
On June 25, the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Belarus’ website included the Media IQ project (along with affiliated social media pages and messengers) and the Obychnoe Utro initiative on its list of “extremist formations”.
Polish defector judge to become BelTA correspondent
The new task of Tomasz Schmidt, who already calls himself a journalist and publicist, is to interview invited guests. Do Rzeczy reported on the new job of the Polish judge, who is under criminal investigation in Poland.
Culture and Art Holding website archive blocked for users
The website of the state editorial and publishing organization Culture and Art has been unavailable in the last few days. The kimpress.by visitors are greeted with the following message: “Account blocked by the server administrator.”
Exiled journalists launch fundraisers to cover medical and relocation expenses
Two Belarusian journalists in exile are currently running fundraising campaigns to raise money to help them face the challenges of forced migration. Aliaksandr Kornyshau, editor of the Vitebsky Kurier News publication, is seeking help for rehabilitation after hip joint replacement surgery.
Monitoring pro-russian propaganda on belarus state television
Pro-russian propaganda on belarus state television. Download PDF.
The representatives of Belarusian propaganda media accredited to cover the Olympics in Paris
A number of representatives from these publications, along with law enforcement officials, participated in the questioning of individuals who had been detained during peaceful protests.
Journalist Alena Tsimashchuk declared political prisoner
Joint statement by the Belarusian human rights community.
Serbia to extradite Andrei Hniot to Belarus
The Supreme Court of Serbia has ruled in favor of extraditing director, journalist, and founder of the Free Association of Athletes Andrei Hniot to Belarus. As the activist himself informed Zerkalo, the court found no reasons to prevent his extradition. We found out how he assessed the court’s decision and what he plans to do […]
BAJ expresses condolences on the untimely death of Reporters Without Borders Secretary General
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Christophe Deloire, Secretary General of the international organization Reporters Without Borders. Deloire, who was 53 years old, died in Paris after a battle with cancer.
Brest journalist Alena Tsimashchuk sentenced to 5 years in prison and huge fine
The Brest Regional Court handed down a five-year prison sentence and a $14,000 fine to local journalist Alena Tsimashchuk. The trial commenced on Friday, May 31, and at the next session on June 3, Judge Dzmitry Karasinski delivered a guilty verdict.
Journalist Andrei Hniot placed under house arrest
On October 30, 2023, at the request of the Belarusian regime, the Serbian Border Guard detained journalist and film director Andrei Hniot. Today’s immediate goal is to prevent his extradition to Belarus.
E‑newsletter mass media in Belarus: January-April 2024
Situation in belarus mass media field: january-april 2024, review. Download PDF.
Journalist Alena Tsimashchuk faces trial in Brest: accused of discreditation, inciting hatred, and extremism
The schedule of the Brest Regional Court for May 31 indicated that an individual named Alena Tsimashchuk would be tried on three charges: discrediting the Republic of Belarus, incitement to hostility or discord, and participation in an extremist formation.
Supreme Court upholds sentence of Ales Marchanka convicted for cooperation with Belsat TV
On June 4, the Supreme Court considered the appeal of Ales Marchanka, who was sentenced to prison. The appeal was dismissed by Judge Aliaksei Khlyshchankou.
Journalist Andrei Tolchyn added to Interior Ministry’s list of “extremists,” while Supreme Court rejects appeal against his conviction
On May 24, the Supreme Court rejected Andrei Tolchyn’s appeal. Supreme Court Judge Aliaksei Rybakou upheld the sentence of the court of first instance – two and a half years in prison.
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