Independent News Outlet Staff Go on Trial in Belarus
According to Viasna, there are over 1,400 political prisoners in Belarus.
Independent News Outlet Staff Go on Trial in Belarus
According to Viasna, there are over 1,400 political prisoners in Belarus.
Belarus orders Russian journalist Yekaterina Yanshina detained for 15 days
Sys told CPJ that Yanshina attended the trial as “a journalist and an observer.”
The United States welcomes the release of a Belarusian journalist
The U.N. office on human rights said that nearly 1,300 people are in detention in Belarus on political grounds.
Belarus Opens Trial of Journalist for Prominent Polish Paper
Mueller told a news conference in Warsaw that Poland will continue diplomatic efforts to change the situation.
Belarus orders Russian journalist Yekaterina Yanshina detained for 15 days
Sys told CPJ that Yanshina attended the trial as “a journalist and an observer.”
Independent News Outlet Staff Go on Trial in Belarus
According to Viasna, there are over 1,400 political prisoners in Belarus.
Journalism in Belarus 'Dealt a Huge Blow'
In December, authorities arrested the former journalist on charges of “discrediting” Belarus.
Belarusian journalist Syarhei Chihrin detained for 7 days on extremism charges
CPJ emailed the Belarusian Investigative Committee for comment but did not receive any response.
Belarusian authorities revoke registration of Belarusy y Rynok newspaper
Authorities accuse Belarusy y Rynok of violating a section of the country’s media law.
Former Belsat TV contributor Larysa Shchyrakova detained in Belarus on undisclosed charges
Authorities did not disclose the reason for Shchyrakova’s detention, according to those sources.
Journalism is being pushed underground in Belarus
Reporters Without Borders says media in Belarus "have never been more repressed by authorities" than since Lukashenko's reelection.
Belarusian journalist Aliaksandr Lyubyanchuk sentenced to three years in prison
At least six other current and former Belsat TV journalists are behind bars; four are awaiting trial.
Another Belarusian journalist is sentenced to prison amid a crackdown on civil society
BAZh demanded that Belarusian authorities immediately release Lyubyanchuk.
A Belarusian court sentences journalist Siarhei Satsuk to eight years of imprisonment
Belarus was the world’s fifth-worst jailer of journalists, with at least 19 journalists behind bars on December 1, 2021.
Detained wife of RFE/RL consultant in Belarus
The United States has called for the immediate and unconditional release of Darya Losik,
Detained Belarusian journalists forced to make confessional videos
Belarusian authorities are continuing their crackdown on the country’s independent media.
The United States welcomes the release of a Belarusian journalist
The U.N. office on human rights said that nearly 1,300 people are in detention in Belarus on political grounds.
A Belarusian journalist has been sentenced to a long prison term for treason
The arrest came amid a crackdown on independent journalists, opposition politicians, and rights activists.
Ryanair flight unlawfully diverted by Belarus, concludes investigation
The United Nations agency in charge of investigating the diversion of a Ryanair flight by Belarus last year announced it has completed its review.