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Journalists Alena Tsimashchuk and Aliaksandr Kirkevich added to “extremists” list
The list of “persons prone to extremist activity,” updated on August 23 on the website of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Belarus, indicates that Brest-based journalist Alena Tsimashchuk is currently serving a sentence. The same is true for Aliaksandr Kirkevich, a journalist from Hrodna. However, he has long since left Belarus and is not […]
August 26, 2024
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Belarusian journalist Larysa Shchyrakova among Free Media Awards winners
The Fritt Ord Foundation and the Zeit Stiftung Bucerius Foundation announced that the 2024 Free Media Awards will be presented to journalists and media from Belarus, Georgia, Ukraine, Azerbaijan, Russia and, for the first time, Hungary. Among the laureates, the name of Gomel journalist Larysa Shchyrakova, who is currently behind bars, was announced.
August 26, 2024
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Former BT journalist Dzmitry Luksha and his wife Palina Palavinka released from prison
The couple was released from prison on pardon. Both were released from prison on July 3, but human rights activists reported only the release of Palina Palavinka. No information about Dzmitry Luksha was reported.
August 25, 2024
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Journalist Ksenia Lutskina, who defied National TV, pardoned
Lutskina was released from custody a few days after Aliaksandr Lukashenka announced the release of several political prisoners with serious health issues. Ksenia Lutskina suffers from asthma and has been diagnosed with cancer. Two tumors were found in her head, one of which was removed in 2012.
August 21, 2024
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NUJU presents flag of unity to Belarusian Association of Journalists
During his trip to Kyiv, Deputy Chairman of the Belarusian Association of Journalists Barys Haretski met with Chairman of the National Union of Journalists of Ukraine Serhii Tomilenko.
August 20, 2024
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Russian Prosecutors threaten to block Reform.news over controversial content
The Russian watchdog Roskomnadzor has sent a warning to the editors of Reform.news that the site will be blocked for Russian users in 24 hours unless all information on it is removed.
August 20, 2024
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ECHR denies Andrei Hniot’s bid to block extradition to Belarus
The legal counsel requested that the extradition of the director be prohibited until the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) has considered his case. However, on August 19, the ECHR in Strasbourg denied Andrei Hniot protection from extradition for the third time.
August 20, 2024
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Provincial newspaper dodges penalty for using ‘extremist’ visuals
The prosecutor’s office acknowledged that Lepelski Krai had distributed “extremist” materials. Still, the editorial staff was not punished, unlike non-state publications, which are usually fined.
August 15, 2024
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Supreme Court to consider appeal of ex-journalist Alena Tsimashchuk
The consideration of the appeal of Alena Tsimashchuk, a journalist from Brest, sentenced to 5 years in prison and fined $14,000, is scheduled for August 16. The hearing in the Supreme Court will begin at 9:30 a.m. Judge Siarhei Hurau will preside.
August 14, 2024
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Until all are free. Info stand for imprisoned journalists opens in Helsinki
On August 8, an information stand was opened in Helsinki featuring mailboxes for letters to be sent to Belarusian journalists who are behind bars. The mount has been installed in the Media Museum Merkki.
August 10, 2024
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IFJ and EFJ demand the release of jailed journalists on the 4th anniversary of the fraudulent elections
The International and the European Federation of Journalists (IFJ-EFJ) join their affiliate, the Belarusian Journalists’ Association (BAJ), in calling on the regime to release all journalists and media workers behind bars. The Federations also urge the authorities to stop their harassment of exiled journalists, including raiding their residences and causing distress to their families to […]
August 09, 2024
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Collection for palliative care for journalist Vadim Dovnar
Good afternoon! This is the BYSOL fundraising team. A few months ago we did a medical fundraiser for a liver transplant for journalist Vadim Dovnar and raised about €6000. This money was used for the treatment, but unfortunately it did not yield the expected results.
August 09, 2024
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BAJ and the Press Club Belarus call on the Polish authorities to preserve Belsat TV channel
The largest Belarusian media organizations, the Belarusian Association of Journalists and the Press Club Belarus have urged the Polish authorities to preserve the Belarusian television channel Belsat.
August 06, 2024
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Journalists Ales Sabaleuski and Yauhen Hlushkou sentenced to prison terms and heavy fines
Journalist Ales Sabaleuski and videographer Yauhen Hlushkou have been accused of participation in extremist and armed formations. The trial commenced on July 12 in the Mahiliou Regional Court, and since then, five court sessions have been held. The verdict was announced on July 31.
August 02, 2024
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Police intensifies raids on exiled journalists’ residences in Belarus
In June and July, the Belarusian Association of Journalists documented at least 21 searches at the residences of journalists who relocated abroad and continue to work in the media. In the majority of cases, law enforcement officials arrived at the journalists’ registered places of residence with search warrants for criminal cases against them.
August 02, 2024
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