Articles by Belarusian Association of Journalists
Detained over “extremist” literature, interrogated for reporting: Free speech violations in Belarus
A summary of free expression cases by The Belarusian Association of Journalists documents the period from 25 August – 21 September 2014. The cases include the arrest of an activist for owning “extremist” literature, and the detention of journalists covering a civil society initiative.
Belarus: Journalists harassed for having work published by foreign media
The Belarusian Association of Journalists declares it unlawful to prosecute reporters whose names and materials appear in foreign mass media. Pressure on these journalists bears clear characteristics of threat and blackmailing, and contradicts national legislative norms.
Azerbaijan: UNESCO urged to help end government’s crackdown on free expression
Civil society groups call for an end to repression of IFEX member the Institute for Reporters’ Freedom and Safety, and urge UNESCO to take action to ensure free expression in Azerbaijan.
On Right to Know Day, calls for UN to include free expression rights in development goals
More than 100 civil society organisations ask the UN Secretary General to recognise the importance of free expression rights in the sustainable development goals.