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Siarhei Hardziyevich, former political prisoner and journalist, detained for 15 days
The reason for his arrest on January 24 and his sentence have been revealed. On January 26, Judge Yulia Kuksa heard Siarhei Hardziyevich’s case in Drahichyn District Court.
Ex-journalist and political prisoner Siarhei Hardziyevich redetained
Aksana Yuchkavich, a former journalist for catholic.by, detained
Belarusian Radio Racyja declared “extremist formation”
Prosecutor General’s Office opens six criminal cases against Siarhei Dubavets, an RFE/RL employee
Sviatlana Lupach, convicted daughter of independent journalist Dzmitry Lupach, listed as extremist
Imprisoned journalist Larysa Shchyrakova “adopted” by British MP
UK MP Wendy Chamberlain has taken on the role of symbolic “godmother” to imprisoned journalist Larysa Shchyrakova, who was convicted for promoting extremist activity and discrediting the Republic of Belarus. Shchyrakova was sentenced to 3.5 years in prison, and her son was placed in an orphanage.
Former videographer Yauhen Hlushkou detained in Mahiliou
Kyky.org media suspended due to funding problems
RockRadioBY launched in Ukraine
The RockRadioBY was launched in Ukraine on the website of Ukrainian RockRadio. The radio stream features music by modern and cult-favorite Belarusian-speaking bands, espreso.tv reports.
Barysau photographer Aliaksandr Ziankou to be tried on January 12
The criminal case hearing will take place at 10 a.m. in Minsk City Court. Judge Zhana Brysina will preside over the session. Ziankou is charged with participating in an extremist formation. If convicted, he faces a sentence of two to six years of imprisonment or freedom restriction.
Ales Sabaleuski not released following second administrative detention
The authorities seized BAJ’s domain name and email address. Using Belarusian hosting and domain name providers is not safe anymore. BAJ to appeal to ICANN
Belarusian media workers behind bars. Portraits
Political prisoner and blogger Pavel Vinahradau transferred to high-security prison
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