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Journalist Danil Palianski sentenced to 10 years in prison over “high treason”
The case against freelance journalist Danil Palianski was heard by the Brest Regional Court. According to the Belarusian Association of Journalists (BAJ), the trial began in mid-July 2025 and was held behind closed doors. The verdict was delivered on July 25.
August 07, 2025
“Help yourself — and thousands around you will be saved”: Kayak solidarity rally for jailed Belarusian journalists held near Vilnius
While the sun finally broke through weeks of rain over Vilnius on June 28, a group of Belarusians gathered on Lithuania’s Merkys River for an unusual but meaningful event — a solidarity kayak rally to support imprisoned journalists and political prisoners in Belarus.
June 30, 2025
“Riding for our people”: Solidarity bike ride for imprisoned journalists held in Vilnius
“Riding for our people” — a solidarity bike ride for imprisoned Belarusian journalists — took place in Vilnius on May 14. It was organized to mark the 30th anniversary of the Belarusian Association of Journalists (BAJ). Among those showing their support was the leader of the Belarusian pro-democracy forces, Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya. Her diplomatic advisor, Dzianis […]
June 16, 2025
“Belarus: A Media Prison in the Center of Europe” – IFJ voices support for imprisoned Belarusian journalists
The Belarusian issue was highlighted over the past week at two major international platforms: the EFJ Congress in Hungary and the IFJ Annual General Assembly in Canada.
June 12, 2025
Belarus: Free Belarusian journalists and media workers NOW!
The Executive Committee of the International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) convening in Montreal on 10 and 11 June 2025, demands the release of all Belarusian jailed journalists and media workers.
June 12, 2025
Urgent Motion. On the need to release all journalists from prison in Belarus
The General Meeting of the European Federation of Journalists (EFJ), meeting in Budapest, Hungary, on 2–3 June, 2025, notes that on May 28 a new wave of persecution targeted the few remaining private media outlets still operating in Belarusian regions. Several media outlets, including Vecherny Bobruisk, babruisk.info, Volnaje Hlybokaje (and its website vglybokaye.by), and UzHorak, […]
June 09, 2025
Brest journalist to stand trial for alleged collaboration with “extremist entity”
The Prosecutor’s Office of the Brest Region has announced that it has referred a criminal case to court against a Brest resident under Part 3 of Article 361–1 of the Criminal Code (participation in an extremist entity).
June 04, 2025
The time for release is now
We, the undersigned, are concerned that, amid the current global situation, the plight of political prisoners in Belarus may slip out of the public eye. Meanwhile, the catastrophic situation of approximately 1,200 political prisoners requires immediate intervention.
May 21, 2025
“Quiet and courageous heroes, they hold a special place in my heart”: Politicians and media professionals honor imprisoned journalists
More than 40 journalists remain imprisoned in Belarus, but others can talk for them – their symbolic godparents, as well as other public persons and media professionals. On World Press Freedom Day, May 3, the Belarusian Association of Journalists called on symbolic godparents of political prisoners, public figures, and media professionals to highlight the situation […]
May 03, 2025
Former state TV journalist Dzmitry Semchanka pressured to appear in propaganda film while in prison
Former Belarusian state TV host Dzmitry Semchanka, imprisoned since 2022, has reportedly faced pressure and provocations in Ivatsevichy Correctional Facility No. 22, including efforts to coerce him into participating in a propaganda film.
April 23, 2025
Belarus targets journalists and their families in new wave of repression
In recent weeks, Belarusian security forces have intensified pressure on journalists remaining in Belarus, as well as on the relatives of media workers forced into exile. The Belarusian Association of Journalists has recorded a new wave of such repressions.
April 14, 2025
Trial of journalist Ihar Ilyash paused as publications undergo examination
The Minsk City Court has announced a pause in the criminal trial of journalist Ihar Ilyash. The trial began on February 21, with three court sessions held so far.
March 14, 2025
Journalist Volha Radzivonava added to Belarus’ “extremist” list
Volha Radzivonava, a journalist who was sentenced in December of last year, has been added to the Belarusian Ministry of Internal Affairs’ list of individuals “connected to extremist activities.”
March 07, 2025
BYSOL evacuates journalist Kseniya Lutskina
On the morning of March 4, BYSOL co-founder Andrei Stryzhak announced that Kseniya Lutskina had left Belarus and was now in a safe location.
March 05, 2025
Journalist Palina Pitkevich recognized as political prisoner
On February 27, representatives of the Belarusian human rights community issued a special statement recognizing journalist Palina Pitkevich, who was detained by Belarusian authorities, as a political prisoner.
February 28, 2025
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