Belarus’ security forces arrested 12 media workers in 2025 – BAJ
December 26, Pozirk. Security forces in Belarus conducted 34 raids and detained 12 media workers in 2025, said the Belarusian Association of Journalists (BAJ).
The BAJ recorded more than 100 instances of persecution of journalists in exile.
Authorities declared 42 media projects extremist groups. Belarusian authorities continue to hold 28 media workers in prisons.
Alaksandar Łukašenka and his security forces launched the crackdown on the media after the 2020 mass protests against election fraud, imprisoning dozens of journalists on extremism-related charges and forcing hundreds of others in exile.
Mourners invited to pay respects to journalist Miełkazioraŭ in Warsaw on December 30
December 25, Pozirk. Mourners have been invited to pay their respects to journalist Mikita Miełkazioraŭ in Warsaw from noon to 3 p.m. on December 30, his friend Alaksandar Ivulin announced on the social media. The exact location will be made …
