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Exiled Belarusian journalists face property seizures amid ongoing government crackdown

Hanna Zlatkouskaya left Belarus in November 2020. Recently, it became known that a criminal case was opened against the columnist. Her mother’s apartment was also searched.

Supreme Court upholds two-year sentence for Anastasia Matsiash

On June 28, Supreme Court Judge Siarhei Hurau considered the appeal of Anastasia Matsiash. The appeal was denied and the original verdict of the court of first instance was upheld.

Culture and Art Holding website archive blocked for users

The website of the state editorial and publishing organization Culture and Art has been unavailable in the last few days. The kimpress.by visitors are greeted with the following message: “Account blocked by the server administrator.”

Supreme Court upholds sentence of Ales Marchanka convicted for cooperation with Belsat TV

On June 4, the Supreme Court considered the appeal of Ales Marchanka, who was sentenced to prison. The appeal was dismissed by Judge Aliaksei Khlyshchankou.

Work call turns into police detention for ANTV’s Anton Kazelski

Details have emerged about the detention of Anton Kazelski, a cameraman for All-National TV, whose trial began in Minsk on May 20.

Political prisoner and blogger Ihar Losik celebrates his third birthday behind bars

Today marks the 32nd birthday of Ihar Losik, who has been incarcerated for almost four years. He is currently serving a 15-year sentence at the Navapolatsk Correctional Facility No. 1. This is the longest sentence for Belarusian independent journalists and bloggers.

EAC launches wide-sweeping seizure of independent media domain names

Criminal case of Yury Drakakhrust, Hanna Liubakova, and 18 other defendants forwarded to Prosecutor General

Journalist Ihar Karnei recognized as political prisoner

Ihar Karnei’s sentence: 3 years in prison and $6,000 fine

Freelance journalist Ihar Karnei has been sentenced to three years in prison by Judge Siarhei Katsar of the Minsk City Court. He was found guilty of participating in an extremist group.

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