Belarusian journalist holed his mouth in protest against repression – rmf24.pl

Independent Belarusian journalist from Gomel in Belarus in the east Kanstancin Żukouski sewed his mouth in protest against the persecution of the Belarusian authorities – said Michaś Janczuk the Belarusian Association of Journalists. Żukouski decided to take such a step Friday, when “was sentenced Administration for the illegal production of media” – said Janczuk. Materials Żukouskiego were shown in broadcasting from Polish TV Belsat.

Żukouskiemu imposed a fine of 7.5 million Belarusian rubles (over 1.4 thousand. zł). it was for him the sixth penalty this year. in total, have to pay more than 50 million Belarusian rubles, or nearly 10 thousand. zł.

Everybody is shocked – said Janczuk. He added that his colleagues tried to dissuade Żukouskiemu this form of protest because of the recent case of sending by the Belarusian judicial authorities to a psychiatric institution older man who criticized President Alexander Lukashenko .

Janczuk added that the journalist already rozszył his mouth.

Żukouski was already punished for the preparation of materials for TV Belsat without accreditation. they concerned the difficult financial situation of metallurgical plants in Shlobiun, which in recent years working with losses, or towing for 10 years the renovation of a farm breeding.

the journalist is convinced that all the fines were he aimed at the behest of the authorities, which does not correspond represented by his alternate picture of Belarusian reality.

in January, independent Belarusian Association of journalists (BAZ) returned to the administration of President Lukashenko in connection with a new wave of persecution of independent journalists who cooperate with foreign media. Expressing concern over the new prosecution of journalists for carrying out their duties, Baz called on the authorities to “take steps to halt unjustified interference employees of internal affairs to the right of journalists to freely obtain, store and disseminate information, as well as freedom of expression and belief” which is guaranteed in the constitution.

Founded in 2007, Belsat is an independent Belarusian station, which gives the Polish programs for viewers in Belarus. Its activities are financed mainly by Polish Television and Polish Foreign Ministry. The Belarusian authorities since the inception of the accreditation of Belsat refuse and refuse to register their office in Minsk.

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