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Belarusian section on Latvia’s LSM+ website under threat?
The management of Latvia’s public media outlet, LSM, has developed strategic priorities for 2026–2029. The Belarusian-language version of the site appears likely to last only until the end of this year, as Belarusian is not even mentioned in the new strategy.
Vlogger Dzmitry Kazlou held in high-security correctional facility in Mazyr
Dzmitry Kazlou, a vlogger from Baran known to his followers as “Sery Kot” (Grey Cat), is currently serving an additional one-year prison sentence in Correctional Facility No. 20, a high-security prison in the Mazyr District. The sentence was handed for disobedience to prison administration.
Repressions against journalists in Belarus 2025, list of colleagues in prison
The following journalists are in jail at the moment. Katsiaryna Andreeva, Ihar Losik, Andrei Aliaksandrau, Dzianis Ivashyn, Andrej Pachobut (Andrzej Poczobut), Maryna Zolatava, Liudmila Chekina, Valerija Kastsiugova, Dzmitryi Navazhylau, Iryna Slaunikava Siarhei Satsuk, Kanstantsin Zalatykh, Pavel Mazheika, Yauhen Merkis, Andrei Famin, Larysa Shchyrakova, Pavel Padabed, Viachaslau Lazarau, Aliaksandr Mantsevich, Ales Sabaleuski, Aliaksandr Ihnatsiuk Yauhen Hlushkou Ales […]
Belarus declares Instagram page of Polish photographer “extremist”
The information appeared on July 9 in the National Register of Extremist Content, which is maintained on the website of the Ministry of Information of Belarus.
Statement on recognition of Aleh Khamenka as a political prisoner
The right baronies of Belarus made a statement on July 9.
MASS MEDIA IN BELARUS 2024
Mass media in Belarus 2024. Download PDF.
Belarusian security forces interrogate mother of exiled ex-Belsat journalist twice
Law enforcement officers were interested in whether journalist Siarhei Skulavets was planning to return to Belarus. However, as they told his mother, “he will be considered a criminal no matter what, even if the political situation changes.”
“Help yourself — and thousands around you will be saved”: Kayak solidarity rally for jailed Belarusian journalists held near Vilnius
While the sun finally broke through weeks of rain over Vilnius on June 28, a group of Belarusians gathered on Lithuania’s Merkys River for an unusual but meaningful event — a solidarity kayak rally to support imprisoned journalists and political prisoners in Belarus.
Belarus Releases 14 Prisoners Including Journalist Karnei
Ihar Karnei, a former journalist with RFE/RL’s Belarusian Service, known locally as Radio Svaboda, was also released. He was arrested in 2023 and sentenced to three years in prison on “extremism” charges that he denies.
“Riding for our people”: Solidarity bike ride for imprisoned journalists held in Vilnius
“Riding for our people” — a solidarity bike ride for imprisoned Belarusian journalists — took place in Vilnius on May 14. It was organized to mark the 30th anniversary of the Belarusian Association of Journalists (BAJ). Among those showing their support was the leader of the Belarusian pro-democracy forces, Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya. Her diplomatic advisor, Dzianis […]
“Belarus: A Media Prison in the Center of Europe” – IFJ voices support for imprisoned Belarusian journalists
The Belarusian issue was highlighted over the past week at two major international platforms: the EFJ Congress in Hungary and the IFJ Annual General Assembly in Canada.
Belarus: Free Belarusian journalists and media workers NOW!
The Executive Committee of the International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) convening in Montreal on 10 and 11 June 2025, demands the release of all Belarusian jailed journalists and media workers.
“It is crucial that Belarusian jailed journalists are not forgotten”, says BAJ chairperson Andrei Bastunets
Andrei Bastunets, BAJ chairperson, will address the current situation of journalism in Belarus, examine the circumstances facing Belarusian exiled journalists and share the work BAJ carries out to help its journalist colleagues.
Aliaksandr Klaskouski: Fundraising for Repatriation and Funeral Costs
Aliaksandr Klaskouski (Jr.) was the son of well-known Belarusian journalists Aliaksandr and Liudmila Klaskouski. On June 4, 2025, Aliaksandr suddenly passed away. “We don’t know all the details. We would very much like to bury him in Belarus, but we’re not sure how realistic that is,” wrote his sister Olga Klaskouskaya.
IFEX calls on the Venezuelan government to immediately release Eduardo Torres
The Belarusian Association of Journalists joined an open letter from international organizations demanding the release of the Venezuelan human rights defender.
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