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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
The Belarusian Ministry of Internal Affairs recognized Vesniki, "a group of citizens united on social media and distributing regional printed publications" as an extremist formation.
Former National TV journalist sentenced to 4 years in prison
Supreme Court rejects appeal of journalist Iryna Slaunikava in closed session
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
Dzianis Ivashyn preventively registered as extremism-prone
August2020 Instagram page deemed extremist
The August2020 project was created by a group of independent journalists and volunteers to collect and publish the stories of people tortured by security forces, reports Viasna Human Rights Center.
Hrodna.life declared “extremist formation”
Belarusian authorities have updated the List of Organizations, Formations, and Individual Entrepreneurs Involved in Extremist Activities. Another media outlet, Hrodna.life, was added to it. The updated list is published on the website of the Ministry of Internal Affairs.
Vitsebsk journalist fined $1,200
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