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2022-09-08

Belsat journalist Darya Chultsova released after 2 years in prison

Political prisoner Darya Chultsova, who was detained during a live stream in the Square of Changes, has been released after serving her sentence.

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2021-11-21

New charges brought against BelaPAN leadership

BelaPAN agency was recognized as an "extremist formation". The BelaPAN leaders now face up to seven years in prison.

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2021-11-02

Nasha Niva’s editor-in-chief gives interview from prison

BBC News Russian was able to interview Nasha Niva's editor-in-chief Yahor Martsinovich who is currently in prison. "I was locked away in retaliation for my professional activities," he says.

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2021-10-28

Ministry of Information blocks access to Deutsche Welle website in Belarus

The Deutsche Welle website has been blocked in Belarus for allegedly posting links to "extremist" content.

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2021-08-26

Independent media and NGOs are being liquidated in every region of Belarus

The court ordered closure of the independent internet portal Hrodna.life that had been covering Hrodna city events.

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2021-08-18

Searches and arrests of BelaPAN news agency staff

On 18 August, security officials searched the editorial office of the BelaPAN independent news agency and homes of five current and one former employees. Three of them were arrested.

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