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Dzianis Ivashyn preventively registered as extremism-prone
Human rights activists found out that last spring Hrodna prison administration preventively
registered journalist Dzianis Ivashyn as “prone to extremism and other destructive actions.” It is
known that almost all political prisoners have such a status, which once again proves the political
motivation behind the criminal prosecution of Ivashyn.
August2020 Instagram page deemed extremist
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
The Pershamaiski District Court of Vitsebsk found Zhanna Ivanova (Zhalevich) guilty of unauthorized protest under Article 24.23 of the Administrative Offenses Code.
Italy: Open letter to Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni in support of Roberto Saviano
Norwegian journalists express solidarity with Yauhen Merkis
Last weekend Norwegian Association of Journalists in Bergen gathered its activists for the conference Hauststormen (Autumn Storm) to discuss working issues and plans for the future. Our fellow journalists are aware of repressions against Belarusian journalists and organize campaigns in their support.
Support for Politically Incarcerated Journalists Irina Levshina and Andrei Aleksandrov
Belarusian journalist Aliaksandr Lyubyanchuk sentenced to 3 years in prison
Journalist Ales Lubianchuk sentenced to 3 years in prison
Prosecutor asks for eight years of prison for Belarusian journalist Siarhei Satsuk
CJE leaves the Alliance of Independent Press Councils of Europe because of the non-expulsion of Russia
Political prisoners Maryna Zolatava and Liudmila Chekina added to the “terrorist list”
Wife Of Jailed RFE/RL Consultant In Belarus Reportedly Detained
TUT.BY journalists Volha Loika and Alena Talkachova added to “terrorist list”
Several state radio hosts fired in Homel over support of protesters
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