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Viktar Malisheuski appointed new KYKY.org editor-in-chief
In an unusual utopian column, KYKY.org media announced that Viktar Malisheuski, a well-known Belarusian journalist, became the new editor-in-chief of the publication.
Final charges laid against media manager Kanstantsin Zalatykh
The Belarusian Association of Journalists was informed that on 31 January, the final indictment was brought against Kanstantsin Zalatykh, director of the Belorusy i Rynok newspaper. He has been in custody for eight months now. As lawyers of political prisoners are bound by strict conditions on non-disclosure pledges, they refrain from any comments.
List of “extremist” content updated: Ukrainian TV channel, film about Pavel Sharamet, popular pranker’s pages
The Ministry of Information updated the Republican Extremist Content List. New media from Belarus and Ukraine and certain video content were declared extremist.
Ivan Murauyou to be transferred to Babrujsk correctional facility after appeal
Relatives of convicted videographer Ivan Murauyou were informed about the designated facility in which he is going to serve his sentence.
volkovysk.by website and online community declared extremist formation
January 24, the State Security Committee included the volkovysk.by site and affiliated social media pages in the list of extremist formations.
Pavel Mazheika’s remand detention extended for another month
Hrodna journalist and public figure Pavel Mazheika’s detention term ended on 31 January but was extended for another month. It has been six months since he is behind bars.
Journalist Pavel Padabed detained for 15 days
The cameraman “disappeared” on 20 January after making some payments at the post office. He never appeared for his following appointment.
Imprisoned Radio Liberty journalist Ihar Losik allowed correspondence with his wife
RFE/RL Belarus reports that Ihar Losik, convicted in December 2021 to 15 years of imprisonment, received official permission to correspond with his wife Daria Losik, who is also in custody since 18 October 2022. Before the sentence was passed on to Daria, they were not allowed to exchange letters.
Support imprisoned journalist Andrei Aliaksandrau and win original Liverpool FC T‑shirt
BYSOL Fund that is created to support the people persecuted by the Belarusian regime will hold a charity raffle dedicated to the 45th birthday of Andrei Aliaksandrau, a convicted journalist. Participants will compete for a t-shirt from the Liverpool football club, of which the political prisoner has been a big fan.
Health of imprisoned journalist Siarhei Satsuk deteriorates
In his letters, Siarhei Satsuk, editor of the Ezhednevnik newspaper, complains that the administration of the remand prison in Mahiliou, where he stays awaiting the consideration of his appeal, refuses to give him the necessary heart medication. As a result, his heart “is out of whack”.
Journalist Pavel Padabed not released after 72-hour detention
Some details became known to BAJ regarding the detention of cameraman Pavel Padabed who “disappeared” under mysterious circumstances on 20 January.
Mass media in Belarus in 2022. Annual review
Electronic bulletin "Media in Belarus" No. 1 (71) 2023. Results of the media year-2022
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Mass media in Belarus in 2022. Annual review
Electronic bulletin "Media in Belarus" No. 1 (71) 2023. Results of the media year-2022
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Wife Of Jailed RFE/RL Journalist Sentenced to Two Years In Prison In Belarus
MINSK -- A court in the western Belarusian city of Brest has sentenced Darya Losik, the wife of jailed RFE/RL journalist Ihar Losik, to two years in prison on a charge of facilitating extremist activity.
What’s really behind “bundling of regional editorial offices” announced by Ministry of Information?
This week, the Ministry of Information stated the need for bundling regional newspapers. It is justified by the “difficulty to attract expensive specialists” to the provinces. However, it looks like another stage of degradation of the state print press and an attempt to save funds, most of which are now directed to the TV propaganda apparatus. The Belarusian Association of Journalists investigated the issue.
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