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Key Notes from Civil Society Parallel Forum in Minsk
The speakers at the briefing included Ales Bialiatski (head of the Human Rights Center Viasna), Yuri Dzhibladze (representative of the Civic Solidarity Platform and the Center for the Development of Democracy and Human Rights (Russia)), Maria Dahle (Human Rights House Foundation (Norway)), Aisha Jung (Amnesty International (Great Britain)), and Sasha Koulayeva (head of the East Europe and Central Asia Desk of FIDH (France)).
Key Notes from Civil Society Parallel Forum in Minsk
The speakers at the briefing included Ales Bialiatski (head of the Human Rights Center Viasna), Yuri Dzhibladze (representative of the Civic Solidarity Platform and the Center for the Development of Democracy and Human Rights (Russia)), Maria Dahle (Human Rights House Foundation (Norway)), Aisha Jung (Amnesty International (Great Britain)), and Sasha Koulayeva (head of the East Europe and Central Asia Desk of FIDH (France)).
BAJ Moves to a New Office
BAJ Moves to a New Office
From June 19, the office of the Belarusian Association of Journalists will be open at Kalvaryiskaya 16, office 265 (3rd floor). The closest metro station is Frunzenskaya.
Investigative Committee Replies to BAJ’s Appeal Regarding Regnum Case
Investigative Committee Replies to BAJ’s Appeal Regarding Regnum Case
The Investigative Committee considers that it is too early to hold a press conference concerning the case of three journalists who had written for Regnum. Meanwhile, the agency said not a single word on the “patriots’ case”. This is what arrived in reply to BAJ’s petition filed on May 11.
Journalist Fined for Insulting Traffic Policeman
Journalist Fined for Insulting Traffic Policeman
BAJ Urges State Bodies to Provide Info on Patriots’ Case
BAJ Urges State Bodies to Provide Info on Patriots’ Case
Social Net Live Stream Results in a Fine for a Zoo Activist
Social Net Live Stream Results in a Fine for a Zoo Activist
On April 26, the Viciebsk region court upheld the decision of the Orsha court to fine a local environment activist for a live stream on the social net Odnoklassniki.
Belsat Cameraman Fined for “Cursing” at the Police
Belsat Cameraman Fined for “Cursing” at the Police
Home Affairs Ministry Sees No Violations of Journalists Rights
The Ministry of Home Affairs replied to the petition of the Belarusian Association of Journalists, which called on the authorities to investigative the mass violations of journalists’ rights in March. The key point of the reply is that law enforcement officers did not violate any law, and BAJ “has to stop “covering up” and “justifying” the people who have nothing to do with mass media”.
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