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Persecution of Belarusian journalists and media in 2024, in figures
In 2024, the Belarusian Association of Journalists (BAJ) documented extensive repression within the media sector. A notable trend was the rise of «silent repressions,» where law enforcement pressured victims into keeping their persecution confidential.
December 26, 2024
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Results of the BAJ Study «Situation and Needs of Belarusian Media Representatives»
The study shows that in addition to political pressure from professional activities, media workers are also affected by other factors, such as lack of adequate access to health care or struggles with finding sustainable employment.
December 24, 2024
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Where are they now?
Remembering persecuted colleagues from the Belarus Association of Journalists in dire need of support.
December 23, 2024
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Media organisations in solidarity with journalists and media in Georgia
Faced with violence, threats, detentions, equipment destruction and seizure, journalists in Georgia are entering what is supposed to be a festive period with uncertainty and fear for their safety. Solidarity and support is needed now more than ever.
December 20, 2024
35
“We are shocked”: British and German embassies condemn new wave of journalist arrests in Belarus
The number of known cases of detention of media workers in Belarus has risen sharply to 45 people. Just last week, it was announced that journalists from two more regional publications had been detained.
December 19, 2024
60
Media-Polesye videographer Yauhen Nikalayevich’s sentence revealed
At the beginning of October this year, the court of Pinsk and Pinsk district found Media-Polesye videographer Yauhen Nikalayevich guilty of participation in mass riots. The editorial board learned that Judge Yauhenia Melnik sentenced the journalist to one year and six months of imprisonment.
December 19, 2024
64
Prosecutor’s Office: Volha Radzivonova sentenced for publications in Die Tageszeitung
On 18 December, the General Prosecutor’s Office of Belarus announced the gravamen in the case of journalist Volha Radzivonova, who was sentenced to 4 years in prison.
December 19, 2024
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BAJ calls for end to «witch hunt» and use of «anti-extremist» legislation to stifle media
Just last week, media workers from two more regional publications were thrown behind bars. The BAJ estimates that at least 45 journalists are in prison today.
December 16, 2024
93
Journalist Igor Karney sentenced to another ten months in prison
On December 13, the Shklou District Court found journalist and political prisoner Ihar Karnei guilty of persistent disobedience to the demands of the prison administration. Judge Aliaksandr Tarakanau sentenced the journalist to an additional 10 months in prison.
December 13, 2024
64
Mass arrests take place in Baranavichy targetting Intex-Press staff
In early December, the Brest branch of Viasna reported that numerous employees and journalists of the recently defunct private newspaper Intex-Press were apprehended in Baranavichy.
December 13, 2024
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RSF: Belarus ranks fourth in the world in terms of the number of journalists behind bars
Reporters Without Borders (RSF) annual survey released: In 2024, journalism pays a disproportionately high human price in conflicts and repressive regimes. Download PDF.
December 13, 2024
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Ihar Karnei faces another year in prison, endures prolonged isolation in correctional facility
Ihar Karnei, a journalist sentenced to three years in prison, is currently serving his sentence at Correctional Facility No. 17 in Shklou. He is held in the Secure Housing Unit most of the time. Karnei’s new trial is scheduled for December 11. He is accused of persistent disobedience to the demands of the prison administration.
December 12, 2024
86
Journalist Volha Radzivonava sentenced to 4 years in prison
On the morning of December 10, the judge of the Minsk City Court, Vera Halaukova, sentenced journalist Volha Radzivonava to four years of imprisonment. The defendant was charged with four articles of criminal defamation.
December 11, 2024
190
Siarhei Chabotska, owner of s13.ru, not released after administrative detention
The 15-day administrative detention of Siarhei Chabotka, the proprietor of the Hrodna news portal s13.ru, has concluded. However, he has not been released, according to a recent report from Hrodna.life.
December 10, 2024
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BelaPAN editor-in-chief Iryna Leushyna released from prison
She has completed her sentence. According to Viasna HRC, the journalist was released on December 7, 2024.
December 10, 2024
135
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