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Mahiliou journalist Barys Vyrvich searched and questioned but eventually released
Police search journalist Dzmitry Lupach’s home in Hlybokaje
Lithuanian parliament awards Hope for Freedom Prize to Yahor Martsinovich
KGB labels several Mahiliou media and sports news website as “extremist formations”
Aliaksandr Mantsevich transferred to Baranavichy remand prison
On 27 November, the editor-in-chief of Rehijanalnaja Hazeta was moved from the remand prison in Zhodzina to one in Baranavichy. He will stay there before being transferred to a correctional facility to serve his sentence.
Former videographer Andrei Tolchyn charged with extremism
Baj.media: BAJ moves to new e‑mail and website, fearing theft of old domain name by authorities
Vlogger Uladzimir Tsyhanovich who serves 16-year jail term to stand another trial
The 43-year-old author of the MozgON YouTube channel is being prosecuted for “persistent disobedience to the prison administration”, as per Viasna Human Rights center.
Supreme Court releases Tatsiana Pytsko from jail and commutes Viachaslau Lazarau’s sentence
“Rewarding the brave efforts of journalists from Belarus.” BAJ receives Eastern Partnership Prize
Journalist Yauhen Merkis makes shoes in prison
The Internet Governance Forum aims to legitimize suppression of free speech
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya assures she will persist in seeking support for Belarusian independent media and claims negotiations with YouTube advance significantly
On 9 November, the Belarusian democratic leader shared that Belarusians have numerous allies in the global community and she will continue to ask for aid in endorsing independent media. This announcement was made during a seminar held in Vilnius that promotes freedom of the Belarusian press. The event was organized by the embassies of Finland, Ireland, and Norway in Lithuania. The day before, Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya had a meeting with the head of YouTube in Europe. There is some great news for the Belarusian media and audience.
RSF delivers hundreds of “Postcards for Maryna” to Belarusian embassies in 7 cities, calling for the release of jailed editor Maryna Zolatava
Aliaksandr Mantsevich, head of Rehijanalnaja Hazeta, receives four-year prison sentence and huge fine
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