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German journalist detained in Minsk on March 27
Journalist Andrei Paczobut detained for 72 hours as part of case “incitement to hatred”
Belarus: leaders of journalists’ organisations in Europe call on heads of governments to take action
Leaders of 50 journalists’ unions and associations in 34 European countries today called on their governments to intensify pressure and take action in the face of constant violations of human rights and press freedom in Belarus. In a joint letter, they urge their head of government to demand from the Belarusian authorities the immediate release of the 12 imprisoned journalists and the withdrawal of administrative and criminal proceedings against Belarusian journalists.
Journalist Dzianis Ivashyn is political prisoner
Hrodna journalist Dzyanis Ivashin was detained on March 12. His latest article for "Novy Chas" was about former Ukrainian Berkut employees successfully got a job in the Belarusian police. He is also a journalist and editor of the Belarusian service of the InformNapalm website.
Investigative Committee Opens Criminal Case Against Blogger Anton Motolko
Interpreter In Court For Slapping State TV Host During Mourning Rally
On 23 March, the court of the Frunzensky district of Minsk began to consider the case of interpreter Olga Kalatskaya, who is accused of malicious hooliganism. She allegedly hit STV employee Grigory Azarenok several times during one of the rallies. The state prosecution requested two years of restricted freedom in an open penitentiary for a slap in the face.
Hazeta Slonimskaya reporter Yazep Palubiatka does not return from questioning. His apartment is searched
Investigative Committee questioned BAJ chair Andrei Bastunets, again
The Investigative Committee summons BAJ Deputy Chairman Barys Haretski for questioning
Yan Roman detained in Hrodna. Police inspects Dzianisau’s apartment. Updated
On the morning of March 17 Hrodna police arrested journalist Yan Roman, near his home. The police "examined" his apartment and seized his phone and laptop. In the afternoon the police came with "inspection" to the home of journalist Ales Dzianisau.
EFJ Demands Release of Journalist Dzianis Ivashyn
Dzianis Ivashyn is the 11th journalist under arrest in Belarus. He was arrested on the evening of Friday 12 March in Grodno, in the west of the country. The European Federation of Journalists (EFJ) joins its Belarusian affiliate, the Belarusian Association of Journalists (BAJ), in calling for his immediate release and that of the other ten journalists detained in Belarus.
Criminal charges pressed against journalist Dzianis Ivashyn
Journalist Dzianis Ivashyn detained in Hrodna. Police search his home
Belarusian Photographer Among Nominees For 2021 World Press Photo Contest
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