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Journalism forum “Safety in danger: How journalists and media should act” to take place in Vilnius

The Belarusian Association of Journalists (BAJ), the Lithuanian Journalists’ Union, and the Council of Europe invite colleagues to a media forum and a solidarity event marking World Press Freedom Day.

Former state TV journalist Dzmitry Semchanka pressured to appear in propaganda film while in prison

Former Belarusian state TV host Dzmitry Semchanka, imprisoned since 2022, has reportedly faced pressure and provocations in Ivatsevichy Correctional Facility No. 22, including efforts to coerce him into participating in a propaganda film.

Current Time Belarus Suspends Broadcasting

All employees of the Belarusian editorial team of the project have been placed on administrative leave. The announcement was made by the TV channel Current Time, originally established by RFE/RL with the participation of Voice of America.

Belarus targets journalists and their families in new wave of repression

In recent weeks, Belarusian security forces have intensified pressure on journalists remaining in Belarus, as well as on the relatives of media workers forced into exile. The Belarusian Association of Journalists has recorded a new wave of such repressions.

Belarusian journalist Dzianis Ivashyn denied phone calls for four months

Belarusian journalist and political prisoner Dzianis Ivashyn has been unable to make phone calls to his family for the past four months, according to his wife, Volha Ivashyna. The journalist, currently held in Prison No. 8 in Zhodzina, last contacted his relatives on November 12, 2023.

Former Babrujski Kurier editor Anatol Sanatsenka sentenced to 15 days in detention

Authorities in Belarus have detained Anatol Sanatsenka, former editor-in-chief of the independent regional newspaper Babrujski Kurier. Sanatsenka was arrested on March 28 in Babrujsk, where security forces also searched his residence.

RFE/RL Belarus sends part of editorial team on leave amid funding freeze

The Belarusian branch of Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty (RFE/RL) has had to send part of its editorial staff on leave following a funding halt. Consequently, the volume of content on its platforms is expected to drop noticeably in the coming weeks.

Another criminal case has been opened against the author of Novy Chas Mikola Dziadok

Authorities have accused jailed opposition politician Mikola Dziadok of disobeying the prison administration days before his scheduled release this month, a Telegram channel monitoring his persecution said.

Belarusian media unite: 18 outlets launch new ethical self-regulation system

Fifteen editorial teams from independent media outlets and three media organizations have signed an agreement on the self-regulation of the independent media sector, along with the new Code of Conduct for Belarusian Journalists. Around ten other independent publications are considering joining the agreement.

RFE/RL essential as key source of free information for Belarusian society — BAJ statement

The Belarusian Association of Journalists expresses solidarity with the employees of Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty and Voice of America, who may face closure due to recent decisions by U.S. authorities.

Trial of journalist Ihar Ilyash paused as publications undergo examination

The Minsk City Court has announced a pause in the criminal trial of journalist Ihar Ilyash. The trial began on February 21, with three court sessions held so far.

Authorities put BAJ deputy chairman Aleh Aheyeu on interstate wanted list

The search database does not indicate which legal article Belarusian and Russian authorities are using to prosecute Aleh Aheyeu, the deputy chairman of the Belarusian Association of Journalists (BAJ). Earlier, another BAJ deputy chairman, Barys Haretski, was also added to a wanted list.

Living Stories at Voices: Portraits of women journalists Aksana Brovach and Georgine Kellermann

On the eve of International Women’s Day, the European Federation of Journalists (EFJ) publishes two portraits of women journalists, Aksana Brovach and Georgine Kellermann, who shared last week pivotal moments in their career at the second edition of Voices, European Festival of Journalism and Media Literacy in Zagreb, Croatia.

Journalist Volha Radzivonava added to Belarus’ “extremist” list

Volha Radzivonava, a journalist who was sentenced in December of last year, has been added to the Belarusian Ministry of Internal Affairs’ list of individuals “connected to extremist activities.”

BYSOL evacuates journalist Kseniya Lutskina

On the morning of March 4, BYSOL co-founder Andrei Stryzhak announced that Kseniya Lutskina had left Belarus and was now in a safe location.

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