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An isosceles triangle. A free journalism forum taking place in Vilnius
Mahiliou journalist Barys Vyrvich searched and questioned but eventually released
This is reported by the Viasna Human Rights Center. Vyrvich formerly served as the editor-in-chief for the 6TV.by news outlet.
Police search journalist Dzmitry Lupach’s home in Hlybokaje
Lithuanian parliament awards Hope for Freedom Prize to Yahor Martsinovich
KGB labels several Mahiliou media and sports news website as “extremist formations”
The Interior Ministry of Belarus website listed the following media among the extremist formations: the 6TV Belarus YouTube channel, information website Mahiliou Media, news publication Tribuna.com Belarus, and their social media and messaging accounts.
Aliaksandr Mantsevich transferred to Baranavichy remand prison
Former videographer Andrei Tolchyn charged with extremism
Baj.media: BAJ moves to new e‑mail and website, fearing theft of old domain name by authorities
Vlogger Uladzimir Tsyhanovich who serves 16-year jail term to stand another trial
Supreme Court releases Tatsiana Pytsko from jail and commutes Viachaslau Lazarau’s sentence
“Rewarding the brave efforts of journalists from Belarus.” BAJ receives Eastern Partnership Prize
Journalist Yauhen Merkis makes shoes in prison
The Internet Governance Forum aims to legitimize suppression of free speech
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya assures she will persist in seeking support for Belarusian independent media and claims negotiations with YouTube advance significantly
On 9 November, the Belarusian democratic leader shared that Belarusians have numerous allies in the global community and she will continue to ask for aid in endorsing independent media. This announcement was made during a seminar held in Vilnius that promotes freedom of the Belarusian press. The event was organized by the embassies of Finland, Ireland, and Norway in Lithuania. The day before, Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya had a meeting with the head of YouTube in Europe. There is some great news for the Belarusian media and audience.
RSF delivers hundreds of “Postcards for Maryna” to Belarusian embassies in 7 cities, calling for the release of jailed editor Maryna Zolatava
Reporters Without Borders (RSF) has concluded its “Postcards for Maryna” action by delivering hundreds of postcards, letters, and online messages in support of jailed Belarusian editor Maryna Zolatava to Belarusian embassies in seven cities around the world to mark Zolatava’s birthday. Joined by Zolatava’s family and prominent supporters, RSF has sent a clear signal to the Belarusian authorities that the international community is watching Zolatava’s case and demands the release of all 36 jailed media workers in the country.
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