Belarusian parliament passes amendments stifling press freedom
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Women wearing black clothing and tape over their mouths demonstrate against the conviction of
a journalist and a doctor over the disclosure of a protester’s medical records, Minsk, Belarus, 2 March 2021, -/AFP via Getty Images The legislation includes a ban on coverage of unsanctioned protests, restrictions on the establishment of media outlets, and other policies to restrict press freedom. To enter into force, it needs to be approved by the Constitutional Court and signed by President Lukashenko.
This statement was originally published on cpj.org on 4 May 2021.
The Committee to Protect Journalists today condemned a set of amendments passed by the Belarusian parliament that could severely stifle press freedom in the country.