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Iryna Slaunikava, went on trial on charges of leading an extremist group
on June 23, a Belarusian journalist in the southeastern city of Homel. Iryna Slaunikava, went on trial on charges of leading an extremist group and organizing activities that disrupt social order. The charges also stemmed from her taking part in mass protests that were sparked by the disputed presidential election.

Belarusian philosopher handed five-year prison term as journalist, blogger go on trial
MINSK -- Well-known Belarusian philosopher Uladzimer Matskevich has been sentenced to five years in prison over his active participation in public events questioning the official results of the August 2020 presidential poll that handed victory to authoritarian ruler Alyaksandr Lukashenka.

Criminal cases initiated against ABW.BY journalists
The criminal investigation was launched against ABW.by editor-in-chief Yulia Mudreuskaya and the special projects editor Yury Gladchuk, reports Reform.by.

Current Time TV: We are looking for a Vilnius... Vacancy
Vacancy: Senior Digital Editor, Digital Video Producer, Graphics Editor and Journalist

Aksana Kolb sentenced to 2.5 years of freedom restriction and released from courtroom
On 15 June, the Tsentralny District Court of Minsk pronounced a verdict for Aksana Kolb, Novy Chas editor-in-chief. She got 2.5 years of imprisonment in an open correctional facility.

TUT.BY freelance photographer Yauhen Yerchak detained in Minsk on unknown grounds
Photographer Yauhen Yerchak was detained in Minsk on June 13. A “penitential video” and photos of the search were circulated by pro-government Telegram channels.

MASS MEDIA IN BELARUS E-NEWSLETTER No.1 (68) 2022 January – April 2022
MASS MEDIA IN BELARUS E-NEWSLETTER No.1 (68) 2022 January – April 2022 . Download PDF