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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.
September 01, 2023
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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”.
September 01, 2023
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Nasha Niva chief editor released from prison
Today, a new post appeared on Yahor Martsinovich’s Facebook page.
August 30, 2023
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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.
August 24, 2023
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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.
August 21, 2023
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Andrei Skurko, head of Nasha Niva’s advertising and marketing department, released from prison
"What a happy day!" his wife Paulina wrote on Facebook today.
August 18, 2023
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Journalist Andrzej Poczobut to spend next six months in SHU
The journalist and activist for the minority Polish community in Belarus will spend the fall and most of the winter in a secure housing unit.
August 18, 2023
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Belarusian journalist denied new passport at Belarusian embassy in Germany
Currently, Iryna Makavetskaya, an ex-independent journalist from Homel, resides in Germany. She faced difficulties in acquiring a new passport from the Belarusian embassy. The embassy conveyed to her that the passport issuance is only possible in Belarus and not outside the country.
August 16, 2023
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Pressball: “Financial hardships related to the closure of the website caused the failure of Lisichkin’s heart”
The Pressball newspaper published an obituary for their editor-in-chief, Siarhei Lisichkin, who passed away on August 11. He was 54 years of age.
August 15, 2023
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Independent journalist Aliaksandr Ihnatsiuk arrested
Aliaksandr Ihnatsiuk, a freelance journalist and video blogger from Pinsk, was detained some time ago, the Brest office of Viasna HRC reports.
August 10, 2023
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An IFEX Q&A with the Belarusian Association of Journalists: Defending press freedom is a marathon, not a sprint
As the country marks the third anniversary of manipulated elections that kept “Europe’s last dictator” in power – and the launch of a brutal crackdown – we spoke with BAJ about their ongoing global Solidarity Marathon on behalf of imprisoned journalists.
August 07, 2023
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Human rights defender Leonid Sudalenko needs help
BySol announced a fundraiser to help a former political prisoner.
August 07, 2023
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Narodnaya Volia chief editor announces resignation
This morning, Iosif Siaredzich, the editor-in-chief of one of the oldest independent newspapers, published a farewell letter on its Telegram channel. In the letter, he announces his resignation prompted by his age. The letter also states that he has transferred the site’s rights to another person and the online media will remain active.
August 04, 2023
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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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