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UN Human Rights Council registers complaint against BAJ’s illegal liquidation
The Chairman of BAJ, Andrei Bastunets, submitted an individual communication on the actions of the Belarusian authorities in February 2023. He considers the decision to liquidate BAJ “illegal and unjustified,” which violates the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights. The head of the BAJ Legal Center, Aleh Aheyeu, shared this with the editors.
August 01, 2024
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Special proceedings initiated against blogger Anton Matolka under 13 criminal articles
In Belarus, blogger Anton Matolka was charged under 13 articles of the Criminal Code. The creator of Belaruski Hajun, a media project dedicated to covering the movement of Russian troops and military equipment in Belarus, and a former blogger-urbanist is accused of attempting to seize power, extremism, and high treason.
July 23, 2024
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Association of Political Prisoners of Belarus’ website blocked in Belarus
The State Inspectorate of Telecommunications under the Ministry of Communications and Information has blocked access to the website of the Association of Political Prisoners of Belarus. The website apbel.com was censored at the request of the prosecutor of the Mahilou Region, Valer Kulikovich. The prosecutor’s office said the decision was based on violations of the […]
July 19, 2024
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Mailboxes for letters to imprisoned Belarusian journalists set up in Helsinki
On 8 August, Reporters Without Borders in cooperation with the Merkki-Media museum and archives will organise an action in solidarity with Belarusian journalists behind bars.
July 18, 2024
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London to host exhibition of works by Belarusian political prisoners
An evening of art, cinema and activism entitled «Letters from Lukashenka’s Political Prisoners» will take place in London on August 5. The event is organized by Index on Censorship, an organization that campaigns for freedom of expression. The organizers will hold an exhibition of works by Belarusian political prisoners and screen the film «The Accidental […]
July 17, 2024
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Former Tut.by employees to stand trial in absentia
On July 15 the Minsk City Court began the trial in absentia of former employees of the Tut.by portal Volha Loika, Alena Taukachova and Katsiaryna Tkachenka. All defendants are currently out of Belarus.
July 16, 2024
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Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya urges Polish Foreign Minister to keep Belsat TV
During the NATO Public Forum, Belarusian democratic leader Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya met with Polish Foreign Minister Radosław Sikorski. Among other things, they discussed the situation with the Belsat TV channel.
July 12, 2024
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Exiled voices: German film sheds light on persecution of journalists, featuring Belarusians
The Association of Journalists and Lawyers for Freedom of Expression (JAM e.V.), established in December 2022 in Berlin, has released a documentary film, “Our Wonderful Past: Media Capture and Journalism in Exile.” The film features Belarusian journalists Ales Liauchuk and Siarhei Balai.
July 09, 2024
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Harsh verdicts: Drakakhrust and Liubakova sentenced to 10 years in prison in «Tsikhanouskaya’s Analysts» case
The Minsk Regional Court considered the cases of 20 individuals, designated as an extremist formation known as “Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya’s Analysts.” The criminal case involves independent media journalists Yury Drakakhrust and Hanna Liubakova.
July 09, 2024
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Supreme Court upholds two-year sentence for Anastasia Matsiash
On June 28, Supreme Court Judge Siarhei Hurau considered the appeal of Anastasia Matsiash. The appeal was denied and the original verdict of the court of first instance was upheld.
July 09, 2024
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Aleh Aheyeu: Belarus should join Council of Europe
The Council of Europe Contact Group on Belarus met last week in Strasbourg to discuss plans for 2024–2025. Attendees included representatives of the newly elected Coordinating Council, the Office of Sviatlana Tilhanouskaya, and the United Transitional Cabinet. The group also included human rights defenders and youth organizations from the public sector. The media sector was […]
July 08, 2024
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BAJ: «Belarusian independent media are technologically ahead of the media markets of neighboring countries»
The Belarusian Association of Journalists (BAJ) was dissolved by the authorities in 2021. Quickly resuming its activities abroad, the organization continues to keep the international journalistic community’s attention on the dire state of freedom of speech in Belarus. Reform.news spoke with BAJ Deputy Chairman Barys Haretski about how, despite repression and reduced funding, Belarusian media […]
July 08, 2024
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Belsat TV faces uncertainty: Will promised ‘new opportunities’ deliver?
The reform of TVP World, which currenly includes the Belsat TV channel, has been announced. Experts have indicated that the changes will result in the loss of much of the autonomy currently enjoyed by Belsat TV and a reduction in its scope. The channel’s acting director, Aliaksei Dzikavitski, declined to comment.
July 05, 2024
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Blogger Vadimati from Hrodna released from prison
Vadzim Yermashuk (Vadimati), a blogger, was released on June 29, 2024, according to Viasna. Yermashuk was incarcerated for a period of three years.
July 01, 2024
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Special proceedings: absentia trials in Belarus
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July 01, 2024
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