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Brest journalist Daniil Palianski charged with high treason
Freelance journalist Daniil Palianski is believed to have been detained on September 19 after his return from Russia. This is the day when contact with him was lost.
October 16, 2024
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Convicted journalists Yauhen Hlushkou and Ales Sabaleuski added to list of “extremists” by Interior Ministry
On October 11, information about Mahiliou journalists Yauhen Hlushkou and Ales Sabaleuski, who were sentenced to imprisonment, appeared in the list of citizens “involved in extremist activities” compiled by the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Belarus. According to the document, they were acquitted of the charge of participation in an armed formation. It is noted […]
October 14, 2024
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Former political prisoner Anastasia Bulybenka reacted to police sealing of her apartment in Mahiliou
The apartment in Mahiliou is the only remaining asset of Anastasia Bulybenka from her father, who went missing in 2009. Bulybenka has suggested that the apartment may have been sealed as part of special proceedings.
October 14, 2024
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The Supreme Court upheld the sentences in “Tsikhanouskaya’s Analysts” case
On October 8, the Supreme Court of Belarus considered appeals in the absence of 20 independent analysts, researchers, and politicians sentenced to imprisonment. Belarusian independent media journalists Yury Drakakhrust and Hanna Liubakova are among them. All the individuals involved in the case are abroad.
October 11, 2024
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Head of the Voice of America Eastern Europe Bureau supports political prisoner Larysa Shchyrakova
Renowned Ukrainian journalist and head of the Voice of America Eastern Europe Bureau, Myroslava Gongadze, congratulated our imprisoned colleague, Larysa Shchyrakova, on receiving the Free Media Awards and recorded a message of support for her.
October 10, 2024
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Exiled Belarusian journalists face property seizures amid ongoing government crackdown
Hanna Zlatkouskaya left Belarus in November 2020. Recently, it became known that a criminal case was opened against the columnist. Her mother’s apartment was also searched.
October 10, 2024
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Solidarity Relay: Unite to support Belarus
“Voice Across Borders: Belarus Global Awareness” is an ambitious initiative designed to confront and illuminate the severe political and human rights crisis engulfing Belarus.
October 09, 2024
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“The tragic situation in the center of Europe should not be forgotten”. The Solidarity Marathon has already covered 23 countries worldwide
The international community continues to demand the release of Belarusian colleagues. The BAJ summarizes the interim results of the Solidarity Marathon, which has been ongoing for a year and four months.
October 09, 2024
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Assistance to the family of writer and social activist Valyaryna Kustavai
Good afternoon, my name is Valyaryna Kustava. Many people know me as a poet, TV presenter, mentor, author of media projects. All my life I have been writing books, popularizing Belarusian culture, helping people in trouble. But now I have to ask for help myself, although it was not an easy decision.
October 09, 2024
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Mikalai Dziadok, Novy Chas columnist marks 1420 days behind bars
Mikalai Dziadok, a Novy Chas columnist, blogger, and anarchist, has been behind bars since November 2020.
October 03, 2024
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Criminal case launched against former Belarusian journalist Siarhei Skulavets
Siarhei Skulavets was based in Ivatsevichy, where he was involved in business activities and collaborated with the Belsat TV channel. In June 2023, he was informed that another raid on journalists was anticipated. Consequently, Siarhei relocated with his family to the United States.
September 25, 2024
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Photographer Aivar Udrys on trial in Hlybokaye
Photographer Aivar Udrys was arrested along with other residents of Hlybokaye during a raid by law enforcement officials a few days ago. This was revealed in a video clip posted by the police on their Telegram channel on 19 September.
September 23, 2024
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Journalist who covered protests after the 2020 elections to be tried in Pinsk
Yauhen Nikalayevich’s trial is set for September 26. Back in 2020, he worked for the regional publication Media-Polesye and covered the protests that broke out in Pinsk after the presidential election. The journalist was then severely beaten during an arrest.
September 20, 2024
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Georgia: Exiled Belarusian journalist and Armenian journalist denied entry without explanation
On 15 September, Belarusian journalist Andrei Mialeshka was denied entry to Georgia, where he has lived for the past three years after facing political persecution in Belarus. On 17 September, Armenian journalist Arsen Kharatyan, editor-in-chief of an independent non-profit bilingual Georgian-Armenia media platform Aliq Media based in Tbilisi, was also denied entry to Georgia. The International […]
September 18, 2024
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Videographer Andrei Tolchyn released from prison
Freelance journalist Andrei Tolchyn was among the 37 people pardoned by Aliaksandr Lukashenka’s September 16 decree. His release is reported on @parlamentbel Telegram channel.
September 18, 2024
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