Larysa Shchyrakova

Affiliated media: Belsat TV, Journalist

Incident date: April 5, 2019

Attack type:

• Bullying, intimidation, pressure, threats of violence and death, including cyber-

Who attacked: Authorities

Source: Belarusian Association of Journalists

Location: Belarus, Gomel

Additional information:

The freelance journalist was summoned to the police with the requirement to undergo fingerprinting. The policeman said that she could be prosecuted for evading fingerprinting. Human rights activists point out that this requirement is illegal - mandatory fingerprinting is provided only for those liable for military service.