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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.
April 01, 2025
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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.
April 01, 2025
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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.
April 01, 2025
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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.
March 21, 2025
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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.
March 17, 2025
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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.
March 14, 2025
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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.
March 13, 2025
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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.
March 10, 2025
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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.”
March 07, 2025
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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.
March 05, 2025
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Fundraiser for Former Political Prisoner and Journalist Kseniya Lutskina: Medical Treatment and Adaptation
Evacuation team BYSOL helped journalist and former political prisoner Kseniya Lutskina leave Belarus. She is now safe, but she needs your support. At her request, BYSOL is launching this fundraiser.
March 05, 2025
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VOICES festival participants in Zagreb show solidarity with imprisoned Belarusian journalists
On Friday, as part of the VOICES journalism festival in Croatia, a screening of Under the Gray Sky, a film by Belarusian director Mara Tamkovich, took place. The film, currently touring international film festivals, tells the story of Belarusian journalists Katsiaryna Andreyeva and Darya Chultsova, who were sentenced for covering protests on Square of Changes […]
March 03, 2025
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Journalist Palina Pitkevich recognized as political prisoner
On February 27, representatives of the Belarusian human rights community issued a special statement recognizing journalist Palina Pitkevich, who was detained by Belarusian authorities, as a political prisoner.
February 28, 2025
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Belarusian MIA declares Mediazona.Belarus an “extremist organization”
On 26 February, the online publication Mediazona.Belarus appeared on the list of organisations, formations and individual entrepreneurs promoting extremist activities on the website of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Belarus.
February 26, 2025
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Journalist Palina Pitkevich on trial
The KGB considers her involved in the “extremist formation” MediaIQ — a Press Club Belarus project aimed at improving media literacy.
February 25, 2025
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