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Larysa Shchyrakova

Larysa Shchyrakova, a former independent journalist from Homel, was detained on December 6. Later it became known that a criminal case was brought against her for «discrediting the Republic of Belarus.» Shchyrakova’s minor son was taken to a children’s shelter on the day of his mother’s arrest. His father, who lives in Russia, was able […]

“We are here to remind the public of Belarusian journalists behind bars, and of all Belarusian political prisoners in general.” Video report from solidarity action

On World Press Freedom Day, the Belarusian Association of Journalists and the Lithuanian Union of Journalists held a symbolic action for the release of Belarusian political prisoners of the media. The solidarity action took place in Lukiškės Prison in Vilnius.

International journalist organizations call for release of Andrei Hniot

Media Freedom Rapid Response partner organizations have called on Serbian authorities to release Belarusian activist and journalist Andrei Hniot.

MASS MEDIA IN BELARUS IN 2023

Imprisoned journalists should not be forgotten: Belarusian and Lithuanian journalists took part in solidarity action on May 3

On World Press Freedom Day, the Belarusian Association of Journalists and the Lithuanian Journalist Union held a symbolic action for the release of Belarusian political prisoners who worked in the media sphere. The solidarity action took place in Lukiškės Prison in Vilnius.

Aliaksandr Kornyshau’s parents’ house searched over his appearance in Belsat TV show

“Stick to the truth, stick together!”

“Stick to the truth, stick together!” The war against the media is global, the threats are worldwide. On 3 May, BAJ and LUJ will once again remind us of the problems that journalists face in Belarus and around the world.

Former journalist Aksana Yuchkavich sentenced to three years of home confinement

The case of Catholic activist Aksana Yuchkavich was considered in the Frunzenski District Court of Minsk. She was sentenced to three years of home confinement and released in the courtroom, reports Nasha Niva.

Babruisk journalist Dzianis Nosau released after administrative detention

Tatsiana Pytsko fined for distributing “extremist materials”

On April 9, the Vitsebsk District Court imposed a fine of $305 on Tatsiana Pytsko, who had previously been convicted over cooperation with an “extremist formation”. The Vitsebsk police scanned her social media pages and found posts containing the logos of two Internet resources included in the Republican List of Extremist Materials.

CPJ сondemns seizure of domain names from independent media in Belarus

The International Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) strongly condemned the seizure of domain names with the .by extension from independent media in Belarus and requested comment from the Presidential Executive and Analytical Center and ICANN.

Two years in prison and $36,700 fine for “cooperation” with Belsat TV

On April 19, 2024, the Minsk City Court sentenced Nastassia Matsiash, allegedly an employee of the Belsat TV channel, for participating in an “extremist formation.” Sudzia: Svyatlana Makarevich.

Andrei Hniot’s health deteriorates in Belgrade prison due to denial of adequate medical care

EAC launches wide-sweeping seizure of independent media domain names

Domain names of two independent media outlets are seized by authorities

The websites reform.by and media-polesye.by were taken down on April 15. These are the first cases of application of the new order of the Executive and Analytical Center of April 4, 2024, which provides for the cancellation of domain names of online publications included in the Republican List of Extremist Materials

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