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Joint statement condemns threats to independent media in Belarus

 30.08.2026, 14:11
A Belsat microphone with a covered logo. Belsat encountered obstacles in its work in Belarus; journalists were detained and fined, and sometimes placed under arrest. This was done predominantly for
A Belsat microphone with a covered logo. Belsat encountered obstacles in its work in Belarus; journalists were detained and fined, and sometimes placed under arrest. This was done predominantly for "illegal production of media products," and sometimes for "illegal use of a trademark." Photo: Svaboda.org

Threats to use certain mechanisms of pressure, including those concerning the safety of journalists, are an attempt at censorship, which is unacceptable, Belarusian organizations stated.