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TUT.BY Journalist Borisevich Transferred To Gomel Women’s Colony
As TUT.BY learned, recently our colleague Katerina Borisevich was transferred to the women’s colony in Gomel. Katerina was sentenced to six months of imprisonment in the so-called “0 ‰ of alcohol” case. The term of imprisonment expires on 19 May, that is, in two days she must be released.
Journalists Alexander Burakou and Uladzimir Laptsevich punished with 20-day arrests, report torture following detention
Belarus repression intensifies: 16 journalists behind bars
Lukashenko‘s regime is intensifying its crackdown on Belarusian journalists and citizens. In the last few days, the police have made several administrative arrests, bringing the number of journalists deprived of their freedom to 16.
Students’ Case Trial: Police Disperse And Detain Supporters, TUT.BY Journalist
Minsk police detain photo reporter Tatsyana Kapitonava who worked at conference
Journalists trying to cover trial in Mahiliou detained and placed in custody
Ministry of Information warns Intex-press. Beldruk kiosks refuse to sell the paper
Intex-press, Baranavichy independent newspaper continues to experience pressure after publishing an interview with former presidential candidate Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya.
Press Freedom Day in unfree country
May 3 is World Press Freedom Day. This is an occasion to reflect on the fundamental human rights and freedoms, to remind the authorities of the need to respect the freedom of the press, which comes from one of the basic, natural freedoms — freedom of speech.
Unfortunately, last year the situation in the media sphere has deteriorated significantly in Belarus.
Sviatlana Tsikhanovskaya’s interview to Intex-press recognized extremist
Intex-Press editor under administrative charges, facing criminal prosecution
The reason is an interview with Sviatlana Tikhanouskaya.
TUT.BY Journalist’s Sentence Remains Unchanged, Borisevich Will Walk Free In May
On 20 April, the Minsk City Court considered the appeal against the sentence of TUT.BY journalist Katerina Borisevich. On 2 March, the Moskovsky District Court sentenced our colleague to six months in prison. The prosecutor’s office considered this decision too lenient and filed a protest. Katerina Borisevich’s defense still believes that she is innocent and insists on acquittal.
11th BAJ Congress elects Andrei Bastunets as Chair, and adds a new face to deputy chairs PHOTOS
Letter of solidarity from the Index on Censorship with Belarusian journalists
Congratulatory letter of the International Federation of Journalists to the participants of the BAJ Congress
ARTICLE 19’s message of solidarity with Belarusian journalists
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