Belarus’ Oldest Outlet Epitomises Struggle for Press Freedom
In one of the world’s most dangerous countries for reporters, mere dissent can lead to years in jail.
In one of the world’s most dangerous countries for reporters, mere dissent can lead to years in jail.
Journalists get lengthy sentences on charges that rights groups say are groundless.
Sector faces challenges including underfunding, a skills gap and embedded pro-Russian propaganda.
“As soon as we leave, a Russian shell lands exactly where we had been. If we’d left 30 seconds later, I would not be here to write this.”
Detentions come amid a crackdown on street protests in the Gorno-Badakhshan Autonomous Region.
Regime uses accusations of extremism to silence dissenting voices – and intimidate news consumers.
Nika Gvaramia imprisoned for abuse of power in a sentence largely seen as a retaliation for his criticism of the ruling party.
Rights organisations maintain that systematic lack of action in investigating such crimes serves to empower perpetrators.
Production continues, despite almost no revenue and the constant danger of physical - and cyber – attack.
At the site of the bomb blast which killed a Radio Svoboda journalist.