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List of “extremist” content updated: Ukrainian TV channel, film about Pavel Sharamet, popular pranker’s pages
The Ministry of Information updated the Republican Extremist Content List. New media from Belarus and Ukraine and certain video content were declared extremist.
Ivan Murauyou to be transferred to Babrujsk correctional facility after appeal
volkovysk.by website and online community declared extremist formation
Pavel Mazheika’s remand detention extended for another month
Hrodna journalist and public figure Pavel Mazheika’s detention term ended on 31 January but was extended for another month. It has been six months since he is behind bars.
Journalist Pavel Padabed detained for 15 days
The cameraman “disappeared” on 20 January after making some payments at the post office. He never appeared for his following appointment.
Imprisoned Radio Liberty journalist Ihar Losik allowed correspondence with his wife
Support imprisoned journalist Andrei Aliaksandrau and win original Liverpool FC T‑shirt
BYSOL Fund that is created to support the people persecuted by the Belarusian regime will hold a charity raffle dedicated to the 45th birthday of Andrei Aliaksandrau, a convicted journalist. Participants will compete for a t-shirt from the Liverpool football club, of which the political prisoner has been a big fan.
Health of imprisoned journalist Siarhei Satsuk deteriorates
Journalist Pavel Padabed not released after 72-hour detention
Wife Of Jailed RFE/RL Journalist Sentenced to Two Years In Prison In Belarus
First Belarusian journalist convicted “in absentia” to 12 years of prison
Having considered the case of “Black Book of Belarus” in separate proceedings, Minsk City Court passed a sentence on the defendants. Among those tried in absentia was Dzmitry Navosha, a former correspondent of the Pressball newspaper and co-founder of Tribuna.com and Sports.ru portals. He and four other defendants were sentenced to 12 years in prison and a fine of $7,300.
Homel court dismisses Larysa Shchyrakova’s complaint against her detention
664 days behind bars: The trial of Andrzej Poczobut starts in Hrodna
Journalist couple Sniazhana Inanets and Aliaksandr Lychauka punished with home confinement
On 13 January, the Pershamaiski District Court of Minsk pronounced the final verdict on journalists Sniazhana Inanets and Aliaksandr Lychauka. Both were sentenced to freedom restriction for participation in unsanctioned mass events. They had spent over three months in custody.
Human Rights Prize awarded to Aksana Kolb, Nasta Loyka, and Committee for Torture Investigation
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