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    Vyachaslau Lazarau has been sentenced to five and a half years in prison, while his wife, Tatsiana Pytsko, has received a three-year sentence

    Vyachaslau Lazarau, a freelance videographer from Vitsebsk, has been sentenced to five and a half years in prison, while his wife, Tatsiana Pytsko, has received a three-year sentence.
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    Belarusian propagandist attempts to infiltrate democratic milieux in Vilnius and Warsaw

    Herman Napolski regularly attends press conferences and official events and is familiar to Belarusian journalists.
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    Formerly imprisoned journalist Siarhei Hardzievich detained at border crossing

    According to the Belarusian Association of Journalists' source, Siarhei Hardzievich was detained on September 14 at the Brest border checkpoint as he was returning to Belarus from Poland.
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    Rehijanalnaja Hazeta chief editor to be tried on September 27

    Aliaksandr Mantsevich, Rehijanalnaja Hazeta’s chief editor, will be tried in Maladzechna. Judge Aliaksei Irshyn will preside over the case, reports the Viasna Human Rights Center. Mantsevich was arrested on March 15 after his house in Vileika was searched and has been in custody ever since. The journalist is charged with discrediting the state.
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    Physical threats, disinformation, censorship. Six modern challenges for the media

    Belarusian independent journalism has been in a troubled zone in recent years. Despite the difficulties, media professionals feel that things have become more stable, even with the profession’s repression and criminalization. During the roundtable discussion arranged by BAJ and the Mixer journalist organization (Poland), evaluations were made.

    Free Word contest organizers name winners. PHOTOS

    Today, on the International Day of Solidarity with Journalists, the winners of the Free Word, a major creative contest of independent journalists of Belarus, were announced. This year’s prize takers were received in Vilnius. The contest was held under the auspices of the European Federation of Journalists.
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    Postcards for Maryna: RSF launches global campaign action in support of jailed Belarusian journalist Maryna Zolatava

    Reporters Without Borders (RSF) is launching a new global action as part of its ongoing campaign for the release of jailed Belarusian journalist Maryna Zolatava. Supporters around the world are encouraged to send letters and cards in solidarity with Zolatava, to be delivered to the Belarusian embassies in several countries on 6 November, Zolatava’s 46th birthday.
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    Important news. Lukashenka ordered the Belarusian embassies to stop issuing passports. Another threat to colleagues

    Belarusian authoritarian leader Alyaksandr Lukashenka has ordered the country’s embassies to stop issuing passports to Belarusians living abroad. 
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    “Everything his camera captured turned into a masterpiece.” Renowned photographer Anatol Kliashchuk passes away

    Anatol Kliashchuk was a well-known photographer for the Zviazda newspaper who took striking pictures. His nature photography is poetic and deeply moving. Kliashchuk worked as a photojournalist, photographer, and artist. Though he passed away recently, his memory lives on through his numerous films, videos, and books.

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    The Committee to Protect Journalists condemns a Belarusian court’s sentencing of journalist Larysa Shchyrakova

    The Committee to Protect Journalists condemns a Belarusian court’s sentencing of journalist Larysa Shchyrakova to 3.5 years in prison for allegedly discrediting the country and facilitating extremism.
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    Court sentences Larysa Shchyrakova to 3.5 years in prison

    On August 31, Homel Regional Court announced the sentence of former journalist and local historian Larysa Shchyrakova – 3.5 years in prison. Shchyrakova was accused of “discrediting the Republic of Belarus” and “promoting extremist activities”.
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    Nasha Niva chief editor released from prison

    Today, a new post appeared on Yahor Martsinovich’s Facebook page.
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    Kanstantsin Zalatykh, Belorusy i Rynok director, transferred to Navapolatsk correctional facility

    Kanstantsin Zalatykh, the ex-director of the Belorusy i Rynok newspaper, was sent to Navapolatsk Correctional Facility on July 21. This happened after the dismissal of his appeal by the Supreme Court.
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    Andrzej Poczobut awarded Jan Karski Mission Medal

    Journalist Andrzej Poczobut, sentenced to 8 years in prison, has been awarded the Polish Jan Karski Mission Medal, reports Belsat.
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