Janina Paźniak, daughter of imprisoned journalist, declared political prisoner
January 23, Pozirk. Human rights defenders have designated Janina Paźniak, daughter of imprisoned journalist Kirył Paźniak, as a political prisoner, reported the Belarusian Association of Journalists.
She was arrested together with her father in early September 2025. Kirył was accused of forming an extremist group, while Janina, 20, is accused of association with the extremist group – charges used by the Belarusian authorities to silence critics.
Both are said to be persecuted in connection with Platforma 375, a YouTube channel declared extremist.
In all, Belarusian human rights organizations identified and documented 1,151 political prisoners as of January 23, according to the Viasna Human Rights Center.
Belarus arrests journalist Kyrył Paźniak over ties to banned media outlet
September 13, Pozirk. Security officers in Belarus arrested prominent journalist Kyrył Paźniak on September 4, accusing him of involvement with Platforma 375, a YouTube channel that the Committee for State Security (KGB) declared an extremist organization the same day. The …
News
- SocietyYouTube said to have deleted Belarusian state media accountsThe material is available only to POZIRK+
- Politics, Security, SocietyIrregular border crossings from Belarus hit 105-day highThe material is available only to POZIRK+
- PoliticsPhotographer Andrej Lankievič arrested at Polish-Belarusian borderThe material is available only to POZIRK+
- PoliticsBelarus adds three organizations, 20 dissidents to lists of extremistsThe material is available only to POZIRK+
- Politics, Security
- Security, SocietyOfficials deny reports of nighttime explosions in MahiloŭThe material is available only to POZIRK+
- Economy
- Politics
- Politics
- Politics, SocietyŁukašenka says Belarus has “enough people” to staff health systemThe material is available only to POZIRK+
- PoliticsKGB adds five Kalinoŭski regiment fighters, six others to list of terroristsThe material is available only to POZIRK+
- Politics, Security, SocietyBelarusian among five to stand trial in Poland over arson, alleged Russia intelligence tiesThe material is available only to POZIRK+
- EconomyBelarus’ gold and foreign exchange reserves drop for first time since late 2024The material is available only to POZIRK+
- SocietyBelarus simplifies driving licence procedures for foreignersThe material is available only to POZIRK+
- PoliticsSeats on opposition Coordination Council up for grabsThe material is available only to POZIRK+
- PoliticsBelarus’ foreign minister meets with officials in OmanThe material is available only to POZIRK+
- PoliticsBelarus bans content of defunct VoA Russian service for distributionThe material is available only to POZIRK+
- PoliticsInformation ministry suspends Belarusian-language publisher's distribution licenseThe material is available only to POZIRK+
- PoliticsŁatuška meets with Council of Europe officials to share evidence of alleged Łukasenka crimesThe material is available only to POZIRK+
- Politics, SecurityDefense minister: NATO continues preparing for warThe material is available only to POZIRK+



