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Mass Media Week in Belarus Info-posting December 22, 2014 – January 4, 2015
On December 22, BAJ appealed to the Prosecutor General, the department on cyber-crimes of the Ministry of Home Affairs and the Operative Analytical Center under auspices of the President, asking to investigate massive blocking of several websites in Belarus, to find those guilty and hold them accountable, and to restore access to the websites affected. BAJ underlined that the blocking violated citizens’ rights and lawful interests guaranteed by the Constitution of Belarus, the Criminal and Administrative Codes of Belarus.
Mass Media Week in Belarus Info-posting December 22, 2014 – January 4, 2015
On December 22, BAJ appealed to the Prosecutor General, the department on cyber-crimes of the Ministry of Home Affairs and the Operative Analytical Center under auspices of the President, asking to investigate massive blocking of several websites in Belarus, to find those guilty and hold them accountable, and to restore access to the websites affected. BAJ underlined that the blocking violated citizens’ rights and lawful interests guaranteed by the Constitution of Belarus, the Criminal and Administrative Codes of Belarus.
Statement on the Massive Blocking of Websites
Statement on the Massive Blocking of Websites
Pavel Levinau Fined for 25 Basic Amounts
Pavel Levinau Fined for 25 Basic Amounts
On December 17, the Chyhunachny district court in Vitebsk heard the case of Pavel Levinau, the last person brought to account for the photo near the famous city graffiti.
Three Days Arrest for the Photo in Vitebsk
Three Days Arrest for the Photo in Vitebsk
Two More Fines for Photo for Free Speech
On December 1, two more people photographed on November 5 in Vitsebk were fined under charges of violating the procedure of holding mass events.
Two More Fines for Photo for Free Speech
Free Speech Photo Ends with Fines for an Unsanctioned Action
Free Speech Photo Ends with Fines for an Unsanctioned Action
Open Letter of BAJ and EFJ against Prosecution of Our Colleagues in Vitebsk
Before November 5, the day of the international campaign Stand Up For Journalism, a team of BAJ members from Vitebsk took a photo at the background of a famous graffiti in Vitebsk – the image of paper-cut birds flying out of cage. This was a symbolic action to join the international campaign of the EFJ and the campaign of BAJ in support of journalists prosecuted for their professional activities.
Open Letter of BAJ and EFJ against Prosecution of Our Colleagues in Vitebsk
BAJ Activists Stand Up for Journalism
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