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Court Takes Side of Belarusian TV and Radio Company
On February 1 Nastassia Rahachouskaya, the judge of the Pershamayski district court of Minsk, heard the appeal of Aliaxandr Pratsko, activist of the civil movement “For Freedom!” He represented his daughter, who is now imprisoned, in a lawsuit against the Belarusian TV and Radio Company.
Uladzislau Lobau Fined for Pouring Noodle Soup at BT Entrance
On February 1 the court heard the case of Uladzislau Lobau, underage activist of the founding committee of National Bolsheviks Party, who allegedly took part in the street action: three young men poured noodle soup at the entrance to Belarusian TV and Radio Company, expressing their protest against its politically engaged and obviously ordered reports. The young man was found guilty of disorderly conduct and fined for 1 mln 50 thousand Br.
Lawyers Are Recommended to Conform Their Interviews with the Heads
A letter sent from the Belarusian Republican Bar (RKA) to all regional branches of this association says that lawyers, before giving an interview to journalists, should agree upon the matter with the management of the legal advisory they work for.
Prison conditions toughened for Dzmitry Bandarenka
Imprisoned politician and BAJ member Dzmitry Bandarenka has been forbidden to use a crutch and special footwear six months after complicated back surgery, his wife Volha Bandarenka told BelaPAN.
Watched and Didn’t Believe My Eyes
Half of the Belarusians do not trust the Belarusian state TV. These are the results of an opinion poll conducted by the Center of sociological and marketing research Zerkalo-Info in December 2011.
Minsk City Court Upheld the Sentence for Ales Bialiatski
On January 24 the Minsk City Court considered the appeal against the sentence of Ales Bialiatski given to him two months ago. Ales Bialiatski wasn’t summoned to court.
BAJ Prepared Annual Review “Violations of Journalists’ and Mass Media Rights in Belarus in 2011”
The new online bulletin “Mass media in Belarus” dedicated to violations of journalists’ rights in 2011 is available on BAJ website in the section “Monitoring” in pdf format in Belarusian, Russian and English.
Dzmitry Bandarenka Has New Health Problems
The political prisoners Dzmitry Bandarenka complains of health deterioration: in addition to bad back, he has got a vascular decease.
Magazine Arche Receives a Warning from the Ministry of Information
The warning dated January 10, 2012 and signed by Deputy Minister Liliya Ananich was issued against the violation of Article 22 of the “Law on mass media”.
Police Give Back Equipment to Journalists
On January 18 the journalist for Nasha Niva Tatsiana Haurylchyk and the freelance photographer Yulia Darashkevich finally received their professional equipment seized by the police a month ago.
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Uladzislau Lobau Fined for Pouring Noodle Soup at BT Entrance
On February 1 the court heard the case of Uladzislau Lobau, underage activist of the founding committee of National Bolsheviks Party, who allegedly took part in the street action: three young men poured noodle soup at the entrance to Belarusian TV and Radio Company, expressing their protest against its politically engaged and obviously ordered reports. The young man was found guilty of disorderly conduct and fined for 1 mln 50 thousand Br.