US EditionBelarusian journalist goes on trial for covering protests, faces up to 6 years in prison
- Belarus is the most repressive country in Europe, with 33 journalists currently in prison for speaking out against political terror.
- After protests following the fraudulent August 2020 election, over 35,000 people were arrested, independent media outlets were shut down, and political prisoners remain behind bars.
- Human Rights Watch strongly condemned the crackdown on dissent and free speech in Belarus.
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Belarusian Journalist on Trial for Covering Protests, Faces Years in Prison
TALLINN, Estonia — A Belarusian journalist went on trial Friday on charges linked to his professional work covering protests, the latest move in a government crackdown on dissent. Photojournalist Alyaksandr Zyankou faces up to six years in prison if convicted on charges of "participation in an extremist group" at Minsk City Court. Such accusations have been widely used by authorities to target opposition members, civil society activists and ind…
Belarusian journalist faces trial for covering protests as government intensifies crackdown on dissent
A Belarusian photojournalist is on trial facing charges of "participation in an extremist group" for his coverage of protests during a government crackdown on dissent.
Belarusian journalist goes on trial for covering protests, faces up to 6 years in prison
TALLINN, Estonia: A Belarusian journalist went on trial Friday (Jan 12) on charges linked to his professional work covering protests, the latest move in a relentless government crackdow
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