zubr.media - Justice for Journalists

Affiliated media: zubr.media, Online news outlet

Incident date: February 9, 2022

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, Vitebsk

Additional information:

Vitsebsk Region Prosecutor Ihar Ukrainets ruled to restrict access to the online news outlet zubr.media. In his opinion, this website disseminated information that could harm the national interests of the Republic of Belarus. According to the prosecutor's office, the website published inaccurate information about the February referendum on the Constitution.

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