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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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Investigative reporter Denis Ivashin spends 15 days in punishment cell
Journalist Denis Ivashin has been released from a punishment cell at Prison No 8 in Žodzina, Minsk region, after spending 15 days there, said a Telegram channel, monitoring his persecution.
February 24, 2025
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PEN International calls on Belarus to release journalist Poczobut
PEN International, a literary and freedom of expression association, has called for the immediate release of Polish-Belarusian journalist Andrzej Poczobut (Andrej Pačobut).
February 24, 2025
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EU, UK diplomats show solidarity with Belarusian journalist being tried for giving interviews
Diplomats from the EU gathered outside the Minsk City Court today in a show of solidarity with journalist Ihar Iljaš currently on trial on charges of supporting extremism and discrediting Belarus.
February 21, 2025
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Campaign Call: Free Mzia Today
Journalists, newsrooms, press freedom advocates, human rights defenders, and journalists’ organizations call for Mzia Amaglobeli’s release.
February 21, 2025
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Horki.info website and social media labeled “extremist” by Belarusian authorities
On the evening of February 18, the Republican List of Extremist Materials was updated on the website of the Ministry of Information.
February 20, 2025
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Freelance journalist Andrei Kuznechyk released after three years in prison
On February 12, 2025, three individuals were released from prison in Belarus: journalist Andrei Kuznechyk, who had been sentenced to six years, activist Alena Maushuk, and a U.S. citizen whose name has not yet been disclosed. This was announced by the leader of the Belarusian pro-democracy forces, Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya.
February 12, 2025
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Contact lost with Brest journalist Aleh Supruniuk amid ongoing concerns
According to friends and acquaintances, Aleh Supruniuk stopped answering phone calls after January 22. He is also not active on social media.
February 11, 2025
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Attacks on media workers in Belarus in 2023–2024
The Justice for Journalists Foundation and the Belarusian Association of Journalists have published a joint report “Attacks on Media Workers in Belarus in 2023–2024.”
February 11, 2025
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EED Director: Independent Belarusian Media Rival Russian Outlets in Reach
During the Kościuszko Forum in Gdańsk, the Executive Director of the European Endowment for Democracy (EED), Jerzy Pomianowski, highlighted the efficiency of Belarusian media in exile. He also emphasized that “fatigue with Belarus” is not a widespread phenomenon.
February 07, 2025
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E‑newsletter ‘Mass Media in Belarus’. No. 4 (78) 2024
SITUATION IN BELARUS MASS MEDIA FIELD: SEPTEMBER-DECEMBER 2024. REVIEW. Download PDF.
February 06, 2025
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Independent Media Against Dictatorship: BAJ Calls for Support!
Independent organizations and media worldwide have faced significant challenges due to President Trump’s announced freeze on U.S. foreign aid for thousands of projects. Despite these challenges, the largest independent association of Belarusian journalists (now operating in exile) remains committed to sustaining free journalism in Belarus, ensuring that the domestic audience is not dominated by local […]
January 31, 2025
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EFJ calls for mobilisation of European donors
The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), one of the largest official aid agencies in the world, has been instructed to stop projects following a 90-day foreign aid freeze imposed by Secretary of State Marco Rubio. The measure affects dozens of independent media outlets in more than 30 countries, deprived of U.S. support programs to strengthen […]
January 29, 2025
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