Affiliated media: Hrodna.life, News website

Incident date: August 26, 2021

Attack type:

• Shutting down a media outlet / blocking an Internet site/ seizure of an entire print run

Who attacked: Authorities

Source: Belarusian Association of Journalists

Location: Belarus, Hrodna

Additional information:

Hrodna Economic Court satisfied the demand of the prosecutor's office to liquidate Hrodna Life Media LLC, the founder of Hrodna.life news website. During the hearing, a representative of the prosecutor's office stated that the organisation «carried out activities that prohibited by legal acts». He recalled two cases in which Hrodna.life was held administratively liable. The content of the Telegram channel of the Hrodna.life was also designated as extremist. In addition, the website's editorial board received a warning from the prosecutor's office. Representatives of the City Executive Committee supported the position of the assistant prosecutor in full.