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Journalist Pavel Mazheika sentenced to six years in prison
On July 26, Pavel Mazheika, a journalist and public figure, and Yulia Yurhilevich, a former lawyer, received their sentencing from the Hrodna Regional Court. Both were sentenced to six years in prison.
July 27, 2023
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Online solidarity marathon “We care!” to be held on July 29. Proceeds to support political prisoners and their families
The fight against injustice and evil is a long-distance race. On Saturday, July 29, Belarusian independent media will unite to hold an online solidarity marathon "We care!” All proceeds will go to support political prisoners and their families. More than 20 independent media will participate in the event. BAJ will also join the action.
July 26, 2023
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Helping photojournalist Gennady Veratinsky to settle in a new country
Gennady Veratinsky — photojournalist, member of BAJ and member of the opposition United Civil Party (UCP). Now the photojournalist, who has a disability of the 2nd group, needs help to get settled in a new country.
July 25, 2023
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Belarusian Journalist Ihar Karnei Jailed On Unspecified Charges
July 18, 2023
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Solidarity action at Tutaka Festival: Tsikhanouskaya, Latushka, Ivulin, and others support imprisoned journalists
During the Tutaka Festival, which took place in Podlasie (Poland), the marathon of solidarity with imprisoned journalists, initiated by the BAJ, continued.
Politicians, singers, and other famous Belarusians supported our colleagues who are now behind bars.
July 18, 2023
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RFE/RL Belarus and Belsat TV the only two Belarusian media allowed at NATO summit
According to BAJ, only representatives of RFE/RL Belarus and Belsat TV were accredited to the NATO summit in Vilnius.
July 13, 2023
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Journalist Iryna Slaunikava celebrates second birthday behind bars
Iryna Slaunikava, who was sentenced to five years in prison for allegedly "creating an extremist formation," turned 53 on July 12.
July 13, 2023
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Ales Pushkin, Belarusian Artist And Political Prisoner, Dies In Prison
July 12, 2023
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BAJ representative takes part in UN HRC’s 53rd session
The representative of the Belarusian Association of Journalists, Volha Khvoin, took part in an event held during the 53rd session of the UN Human Rights Council titled “Freedom of Opinion and Expression in Belarus is in Question”.
July 11, 2023
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MASS MEDIA IN BELARUS IN 2022
CONDITIONS OF INPEPENDENT MEDIA SECTOR ACTIVITY . Download PDF.
July 04, 2023
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“A parody of justice”. Foreign human rights defenders commented on the harsh sentence of the Belarusian journalist
In response to a Belarusian court sentencing journalist Pavel Padabed to four years in prison on Friday, June 30, the Committee to Protect Journalists issued the following statement.
July 04, 2023
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Journalist Pavel Padabed sentenced to 4 years in prison
The journalist and cameraman Pavel Padabed was sentenced to 4 years in prison, as requested by the prosecution. The sentence was pronounced today by the Minsk City Court, reports BAJ.
June 30, 2023
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“We will continue until the repression stops. International Press Institute Launches Twitter Project on Belarus
The International Press Institute (IPI) has launched a weekly review of violations of the rights of Belarusian journalists and media on Twitter. It has already provoked a predictable reaction: foreign readers are impressed by the repression in Belarus.
June 30, 2023
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“Turkmenization is underway in Belarus.” Experts comment on situation with independent journalism in Belarus based on new BAJ and JFJ report
Since the suppression of the 2020 protests, the number of attacks on journalists and the media has declined, but the nature of the attacks has become more violent. In 2021 and 2022, the total number of reported cases was 1,432, compared with 1,558 in 2020, according to a report presented in London by BAJ and the Justice for Journalists Foundation.
Download the report in English
June 28, 2023
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Tatsiana Pytsko extends the list of media representatives behind bars in Belarus. Now it counts 34 journalists
The Belarusian Association of Journalists has learned that Tatsiana Pytsko, the detained wife of Viachaslau Lazarau, a cameraman from Vitsebsk, is accused of alleged cooperation with the Belsat TV channel.
June 26, 2023
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