January 2023 in Europe and Central Asia: A free expression round up produced by IFEX's Regional Editor Cathal Sheerin, based on IFEX member reports and news from the region.
Imprisoned Belarusian journalist Maryna Zolatava, the editor of her country’s leading independent media outlet, TUT.BY, has not given up hope although the authorities have branded her as a “terrorist” and she is facing more than ten years in prison in a trial that began on 9 January. Reporters Without Borders (RSF) condemns this travesty of justice and calls for the release of this emblematic figure of journalism.