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Human Rights House Foundation: Belarusian authorities must cease attacks on human rights defenders and journalists
Review of Belarusian journalists’ arrests and detention in May
At the moment, 4 journalists are serving arrests under Art. 23.34 Part 1 "Violation of the order of organization or holding mass events."
Mahiliou journalist Mikhail Arshynski sentenced to the total of 21 days of jail
Journalist Ales Asiptsou goes on hunger strike, gets 10 days of jail. Alexander Burakou to spend 10 days in jail, too
Zmitser Lupach in intensive care unit with hypertensive crisis after trial
10 days in jail and a fine of 45 basic values was the sentence given to journalist Zmitser Lupach by Hlabokaye distric court judge Dzmitry Tarasevich. He was tried on May 11 under to charges of the Administrative Code -- Art. 22.9 Part 2 (illegal production and distribution of media products) and Art. 23.34 Part 1 (Violation of the order of organization or holding mass events).
Police detain Belsat TV cameraman to prevent him from doing his job
Immediately after the arrest, the cameraman’s phone became unavailable.
Belarus MFA strips Russian journo of accreditation over news story about coronavirus
On May 6, the Belarusian Foreign Ministry revoked the accreditation of Alexei Kruchinin, a correspondent of Russia’s state-owned Channel 1, and his cameraman.
Police arrests journalists Three journalists will spend a few days in pre-trial detention centers
European Parliament recognizes BAJ efforts to help release Siarhei Satsuk
Siarhei Satsuk Set Free! DETAILS
Committee to Protect Journalists: Belarusian authorities should immediately release journalist Siarhei Satsuk
EFJ and IFJ joined its affiliate BAJ in calling for Satsuk immediate release
Siarhei Satsuk is a member of the Belarusian Association of Journalists (BAJ). The European and International Federations of Journalists (EFJ/IFJ) joined its affiliate BAJ in calling for Satsuk immediate release and for the drop of all charges against him.
CC BNP demands the release of Sergei Satsuk
Siarhei Satsuk arrested and interrogated as suspect in crime
IFJ urges media to report responsibly on Coronavirus crisis
As the media coverage of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak dominates the media all over the world, the International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) has urged the media to report responsibly and avoid creating any unjustified panic that could worsen the situation.
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