RTVI - Justice for Journalists

Affiliated media: RTVI, TV network

Incident date: June 21, 2021

Attack type:

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

Who attacked: Authorities

Location: Belarus, Minsk

Additional information:

The Ministry of Information of Belarus did not extend the permission to broadcast the TV channel RTVI on the territory of Belarus. The last day of the channel's broadcast is June 26.

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Gofundme campaign (by Jakub Parusinski) or 2402.org (by Zaborona Media) or IFJ/EFJ Safety Fund

Justice for Journalists Foundation is a company limited by guarantee registered in England and Wales (registered company no: 13882886) and a registered charity (registered charity no: 1201812). Its registered office address is: 16 Great Queen Street, Covent Garden, London WC2B 5AH.

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