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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.
June 19, 2024
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Journalist Alena Tsimashchuk declared political prisoner
Joint statement by the Belarusian human rights community.
June 14, 2024
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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 […]
June 14, 2024
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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.
June 11, 2024
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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.
June 11, 2024
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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.
June 07, 2024
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E‑newsletter mass media in Belarus: January-April 2024
Situation in belarus mass media field: january-april 2024, review. Download PDF.
June 06, 2024
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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.
June 04, 2024
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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.
June 04, 2024
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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.
May 31, 2024
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Investigative Committee launches special proceedings against freelance journalists Iryna Charniauka and Aliaksandr Kirkevich
Reports about criminal cases against freelance journalists Iryna Charniauka and Aliaksandr Kirkevich appeared on the official Telegram channel of the Investigative Committee of Belarus.
May 28, 2024
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Work call turns into police detention for ANTV’s Anton Kazelski
Details have emerged about the detention of Anton Kazelski, a cameraman for All-National TV, whose trial began in Minsk on May 20.
May 27, 2024
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Solidarity across Europe. EFJ Congress expresses support for Belarusian journalists behind bars
Participants of the European Federation of Journalists Congress – leaders and representatives of journalists’ unions and associations from all over the region – took part in an action in solidarity with media representatives in Belarusian prisons and Ukrainian journalists in Russian captivity.
May 27, 2024
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Journalist Dzmitry Lupach targeted: Hlybokaye investigators announce charges in local paper
The Hlybokaye District Department of the Investigative Committee has opened a criminal case against Dzmitry Lupach. According to the IC, he is suspected of aiding an extremist formation, meaning his cooperation with the Belsat TV channel.
May 27, 2024
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Aliaksandr Kornyshau’s house searched again. Police ask about Vitebskiy Kurier News
Aliaksandr Kornyshau, editor of the online publication, has been residing abroad since November 2020. On May 23, law enforcement officers searched for his place of registration in Vitsebsk. The apartment in question belongs to his parents, and the journalist’s personal belongings were not stored there.
May 24, 2024
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