Articles by Belarusian Association of Journalists
Belarus: Persecution of press intensified in the final months of 2024
The final quarter of 2024 saw an increase in the criminal prosecution of journalists at home and in absentia, more searches of journalists’ homes and offices, and broader censorship.
Belarus: BAJ calls for end to “anti-extremism” witch-hunt targeting media
The majority of independent media and media organisations, including BAJ, have now been designated as extremist entities by the authorities.
Belarus: Interview with Andrei Bastunets ahead of BAJ’s 30th anniversary
“Today, we are exceptionally inspired by one action – the Solidarity Marathon with Imprisoned Journalists. It has been held in over 20 countries on five continents and counting.” – Andrei Bastunets
Belarus: Draconian sentences upheld in “Tsikhanouskaya’s Analysts” case
The Supreme Court rejected the appeals of 20 independent analysts, researchers, and politicians sentenced to imprisonment in absentia, and confirmed their sentences of 10-11 years each.
Belarusian and Lithuanian journalists’ day of solidarity with journalists jailed in Belarus
“Belarus has absolutely no freedom of speech and virtually no independent media. A small number of independent publications, struggling to survive, have fallen under a wave of purges and repressions over the past year” – BAJ
BAJ delegation participates in Belarus Freedom of Expression Coordination Group meeting
The group is committed to advocating for discussions on the situation in Belarus at the international level, providing support for independent media, and protecting journalists.
Day of solidarity with Belarus’s political prisoners
Rights organisations will take part in a day of solidarity with Belarus’s political prisoners on 21 May. BAJ explains the importance of the day and provides a schedule of events.
OSCE and IFEX members condemn designation of BAJ as “extremist organisation”
On 28 February, the Belarusian State Security Committee recognised the Belarusian Association of Journalists (BAJ) as an “extremist organisation”. BAJ is the first Belarusian human rights organisation to receive this status.