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CPJ: ex-journalist Larysa Shchyrakova detained in Belarus on undisclosed charges
Son of detained ex-journalist found in orphanage. His father about to arrive from Siberia
Former journalist Larysa Shchyrakova has been in Homel temporary detention center for three days now, and her minor son Sviataslau was found in a repair for children in the settlement of Biarozki in Homel District. This is just 1.5 km away from his home.
Underground regional press network declared extremist formation
Former National TV journalist sentenced to 4 years in prison
Supreme Court rejects appeal of journalist Iryna Slaunikava in closed session
On 6 December, the Supreme Court of Belarus considered the appeal filed by Iryna Slaunikava’s lawyers challenging the decision of the Homel Regional Court. In a closed session, the court denied the re-examination of the case or remission of her sentence (five years of imprisonment).
Belorusy i rynok newspaper suspends its publication after 32 years of printing
Ex-journalist Larysa Shchyrakova detained in Homel, her son taken to orphanage
Journalist Aleh Hruzdzilovich to receive Hope for Freedom Award
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya: “Strong democracy cannot be built without independent media”
BAJ, Viasna and ABF start collecting humanitarian aid for Ukraine in Vilnius
Ten years of imprisonment: Supreme Court dismisses Aliaksandr Fiaduta’s appeal
On 29 November, the Supreme Court of Belarus considered the appeal of political scientist Aliaksandr Fiaduta challenging his sentence for “attempted coup d’etat.” As the human rights activists predicted, the appeal was denied, and the verdict was upheld – 10 years of imprisonment.
Dzianis Ivashyn preventively registered as extremism-prone
August2020 Instagram page deemed extremist
Hrodna.life declared “extremist formation”
Vitsebsk journalist fined $1,200
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