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Ministry of Information blocks Plan B media
Recently, Belarusian authorities labelled this site's content as extremist.
August 03, 2023
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“We call for the restoration of press freedom”. Australian organizations show solidarity with jailed journalists from Belarus
Media workers from the far-off continent joined the BAJ Solidarity Marathon in support of the imprisoned Belarusian journalists. The Australian Media, Entertainment, and Arts Alliance (MEAA) showed their support for the campaign launched in May from Vilnius.
August 02, 2023
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Reporters Without Borders expressed solidarity with imprisoned Belarusian journalists in 12 countries
Reporters Without Borders (RSF) joined the solidarity marathon initiated by BAJ on the day of the appeal review in the TUT.BY case. Offices from 12 countries supported the campaign.
August 02, 2023
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Belarusian media workers gathered in Batumi central square with portraits of imprisoned journalists
Independent Belarusian journalists who had to flee their country to avoid persecution and now reside in Batumi, Georgia, organized a solidarity event in support of their colleagues who are incarcerated in Belarus on political grounds. After the action, they had a meeting with the Chairman of the Belarusian Association of Journalists to discuss journalistic work and life in Georgia.
July 31, 2023
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Ihar Karnei taken to custody under criminal case
Journalist Ihar Karnei, detained on July 17, has been transferred to a pre-trial detention center, said his daughter Palina on social media.
July 28, 2023
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Pride and integrity in prison. Solidarity actions with Pavel Mazheika held in several countries
Well-known journalist, cultural critic, and public figure Pavel Mazheika received a 6-year prison sentence. His colleagues carried out a campaign in solidarity with him in different countries. They took pictures with his image along with the message ‘Journalism is not a crime’.
July 28, 2023
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US director joins Solidarity Marathon in support of Larysa Shchyrakova
This is another expression of support for Belarusian journalists who are currently imprisoned. Ernie Barbarash, a US American filmmaker, participated in the Marathon of Solidarity with imprisoned journalists, a campaign initiated by BAJ. He chose to show support for journalist Larysa Shchyrakova from Homel. Her criminal case is currently being considered by the Homel Regional Court.
July 27, 2023
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Journalist Pavel Mazheika sentenced to six years in prison
On July 26, Pavel Mazheika, a journalist and public figure, and Yulia Yurhilevich, a former lawyer, received their sentencing from the Hrodna Regional Court. Both were sentenced to six years in prison.
July 27, 2023
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Online solidarity marathon «We care!» to be held on July 29. Proceeds to support political prisoners and their families
The fight against injustice and evil is a long-distance race. On Saturday, July 29, Belarusian independent media will unite to hold an online solidarity marathon "We care!” All proceeds will go to support political prisoners and their families. More than 20 independent media will participate in the event. BAJ will also join the action.
July 26, 2023
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Helping photojournalist Gennady Veratinsky to settle in a new country
Gennady Veratinsky — photojournalist, member of BAJ and member of the opposition United Civil Party (UCP). Now the photojournalist, who has a disability of the 2nd group, needs help to get settled in a new country.
July 25, 2023
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Belarusian Journalist Ihar Karnei Jailed On Unspecified Charges
July 18, 2023
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Solidarity action at Tutaka Festival: Tsikhanouskaya, Latushka, Ivulin, and others support imprisoned journalists
During the Tutaka Festival, which took place in Podlasie (Poland), the marathon of solidarity with imprisoned journalists, initiated by the BAJ, continued.
Politicians, singers, and other famous Belarusians supported our colleagues who are now behind bars.
July 18, 2023
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RFE/RL Belarus and Belsat TV the only two Belarusian media allowed at NATO summit
According to BAJ, only representatives of RFE/RL Belarus and Belsat TV were accredited to the NATO summit in Vilnius.
July 13, 2023
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Journalist Iryna Slaunikava celebrates second birthday behind bars
Iryna Slaunikava, who was sentenced to five years in prison for allegedly "creating an extremist formation," turned 53 on July 12.
July 13, 2023
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Ales Pushkin, Belarusian Artist And Political Prisoner, Dies In Prison
July 12, 2023
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