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Aliaksandr Mantsevich transferred to Baranavichy remand prison
December 01, 2023
Former videographer Andrei Tolchyn charged with extremism
The case against the freelance videographer Andrei Tolchyn has been forwarded to the prosecutor’s office for review and submission to the court. The former journalist from Homel is charged with establishing or taking part in an extremist group, rather than for posing a risk to national security as previously assumed.
November 28, 2023
Baj.media: BAJ moves to new e‑mail and website, fearing theft of old domain name by authorities
BAJ represents the media sector, so the new domain name is baj.media.
November 27, 2023
Vlogger Uladzimir Tsyhanovich who serves 16-year jail term to stand another trial
November 24, 2023
Supreme Court releases Tatsiana Pytsko from jail and commutes Viachaslau Lazarau’s sentence
Supreme Court Judge Yury Rutkouski held a closed session to review the Vitsebsk Regional Court verdict. The convicted spouses received a new sentence under section 3 of Article 361-1 of the Criminal Code (participation in an extremist formation) after the crime was reclassified.
November 22, 2023
“Rewarding the brave efforts of journalists from Belarus.” BAJ receives Eastern Partnership Prize
November 15, 2023
Journalist Yauhen Merkis makes shoes in prison
Yauhen Merkis joined the workforce in prison. He can only correspond with his father and his right to monthly calls has been restricted, as per human rights activist Leanid Sudalenka, who shared this information about the journalist on his Facebook page.
November 15, 2023
The Internet Governance Forum aims to legitimize suppression of free speech
November 10, 2023
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya assures she will persist in seeking support for Belarusian independent media and claims negotiations with YouTube advance significantly
November 09, 2023
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.
November 08, 2023
Aliaksandr Mantsevich, head of Rehijanalnaja Hazeta, receives four-year prison sentence and huge fine
November 03, 2023
Police arrests director of car business-related media outlet and threatens its owners
October 31, 2023
Andrzej Poczobut stays in segregation without medication
October 27, 2023
IFJ calls on journalists to respect the professional principles of the Global Ethics Charter
October 20, 2023
Convicted freelance videographer Pavel Padabed labeled “extremist”
The Belarus Interior Ministry added Pavel Padabed, a freelance videographer who was convicted of extremism, to the list of people involved in such activities.
October 19, 2023
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