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BYSOL opened a fundraiser for a Belarusian journalist
A Belarusian journalist left for Lithuania because of the risk of criminal prosecution. He is currently unable to find work in his profession and is asking for support to cover housing, daily expenses, and food.
June 11, 2026
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Ales Bialiatski creates a foundation to fight the global human rights crisis
After his release and forced deportation from Belarus, Ales Bialiatski, chairman of the Human Rights Center Viasna and winner of the 2022 Nobel Peace Prize, announced the creation of The Ales Bialiatski Foundation. The new organization will work at the strategic intersection of human rights, peacemaking, and regional security, strengthening the global human rights alliance in […]
June 11, 2026
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Supreme Court upholds 14-year sentence for former Intex-Press director Yanukevich, reduces Pakalenka’s term to 11 years
On June 8, Belarus’s Supreme Court reviewed appeals by former heads of the independent Baranavichy newspaper Intex-Press, Uladzimir Yanukevich and Andrei Pakalenka, who were convicted of “high treason.”
June 09, 2026
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Journalist Aliaksandr Burakou detained in Germany with renewed Schengen entry ban
Belarusian journalist Aliaksandr Burakou arrived in Berlin from Moldova on June 4, where he had previously obtained refugee status. At passport control he was detained and informed that his name is in SIS (the Schengen Information System database for border control and security), listing him as prohibited from entry to Schengen countries. BAJ spoke with […]
June 08, 2026
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E‑newsletter: MASS MEDIA IN BELARUS No.2 (83) 2026
Mass media in Belarus in January – March 2026. Review. Download PDF.
May 29, 2026
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Imprisoned radio host Aleh Khamenka added to extremist list
The name of Aleh Khamenka, sentenced to 3 years imprisonment and a substantial fine, appeared on May 29, 2026, on the Belarusian Ministry of Internal Affairs website in the list of persons “involved in extremist activities.” The site also notes that the cultural figure is “serving his sentence.”
May 29, 2026
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RSF concerned about journalist Kiryl Pazniak’s condition
The international organization Reporters Without Borders (RSF) has expressed deep concern about the health of political prisoner journalist Kiryl Pazniak and called on Belarusian authorities to provide him with medical care.
May 26, 2026
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Imprisoned journalist Kiryl Pazniak hospitalized in serious condition
The journalist became ill on the way to his first court hearing, which was scheduled for May 14 at Minsk City Court.
May 22, 2026
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Pressure on media reporting military activity on Belarus-Ukraine border: Security forces threaten searches “until coverage stops”
Pressure continues on the independent Homel media outlet Flagshtok in Belarus. The editorial team reported that, on May 19, security forces searched the homes of the parents of two individuals associated with the publication. According to Flagshtok, an anti-extremism unit officer openly stated that “such actions will continue until new publications stop appearing on the […]
May 20, 2026
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Andrzej Poczobut to address European Parliament
Journalist, Polish minority activist in Belarus, and former political prisoner Andrzej Poczobut will address the European Parliament at a plenary session in June. This was announced on May 18 by EP President Roberta Metsola when opening the plenary session.
May 19, 2026
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“Painful and Unfair”: Maryna Zolatava reflects on Ludmila Chekina and the TUT.BY crackdown anniversary
Five years ago, authorities destroyed TUT.BY, Belarus’s largest news portal.
May 18, 2026
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Authorities place nearly 6,000 Belarusians on interstate wanted list, including several independent journalists
Their names appear in the Russian Federation’s wanted persons database. Belarusian citizens end up there at the request of Belarusian security agencies. This means people are being sought in both countries and can also be extradited from “friendly countries.” This is reported by Mediazona. Belarus.
May 14, 2026
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Roskomnadzor blocks access to BAJ website in Russia
Roskomnadzor is most likely concerned about the popularity of materials on the BAJ website that explain how to circumvent censorship and internet blocking among Russians.
May 12, 2026
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Free them all! Solidarity action held in Vilnius for imprisoned Belarusian journalists
Twenty-two media representatives remain in Belarusian prisons for their work. Belarusian colleagues in Vilnius held a solidarity action dedicated to World Press Freedom Day.
May 05, 2026
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Polish president awards Andrzej Poczobut Order of the White Eagle, Poland’s highest state honor
Released journalist Andrzej Poczobut received the Order of the White Eagle — Poland’s highest state honor. The ceremony took place during Constitution Day celebrations on May 3 at the Royal Castle in Warsaw.
May 04, 2026
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