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06.09.2023
Important news. Lukashenka ordered the Belarusian embassies to stop issuing passports. Another threat to colleagues
Belarusian authoritarian leader Alyaksandr Lukashenka has ordered the country’s embassies to stop issuing passports to Belarusians living abroad.
05.09.2023
“Everything his camera captured turned into a masterpiece.” Renowned photographer Anatol Kliashchuk passes away
Anatol Kliashchuk was a well-known photographer for the Zviazda newspaper who took striking pictures. His nature photography is poetic and deeply moving. Kliashchuk worked as a photojournalist, photographer, and artist. Though he passed away recently, his memory lives on through his numerous films, videos, and books.
01.09.2023
The Committee to Protect Journalists condemns a Belarusian court’s sentencing of journalist Larysa Shchyrakova
The Committee to Protect Journalists condemns a Belarusian court’s sentencing of journalist Larysa Shchyrakova to 3.5 years in prison for allegedly discrediting the country and facilitating extremism.
01.09.2023
Court sentences Larysa Shchyrakova to 3.5 years in prison
On August 31, Homel Regional Court announced the sentence of former journalist and local historian Larysa Shchyrakova – 3.5 years in prison. Shchyrakova was accused of “discrediting the Republic of Belarus” and “promoting extremist activities”.
30.08.2023
Nasha Niva chief editor released from prison
Today, a new post appeared on Yahor Martsinovich’s Facebook page.
24.08.2023
Kanstantsin Zalatykh, Belorusy i Rynok director, transferred to Navapolatsk correctional facility
Kanstantsin Zalatykh, the ex-director of the Belorusy i Rynok newspaper, was sent to Navapolatsk Correctional Facility on July 21. This happened after the dismissal of his appeal by the Supreme Court.
21.08.2023
Andrzej Poczobut awarded Jan Karski Mission Medal
Journalist Andrzej Poczobut, sentenced to 8 years in prison, has been awarded the Polish Jan Karski Mission Medal, reports Belsat.
18.08.2023
Andrei Skurko, head of Nasha Niva's advertising and marketing department, released from prison
"What a happy day!" his wife Paulina wrote on Facebook today.
18.08.2023
Journalist Andrzej Poczobut to spend next six months in SHU
The journalist and activist for the minority Polish community in Belarus will spend the fall and most of the winter in a secure housing unit.