In a harrowing account of resilience and repression, a former Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty reporter has opened up about their harrowing experience behind bars in Belarus. Detained on charges widely condemned as politically motivated, the journalist’s ordeal highlights the ongoing crackdown on independent media within the authoritarian regime. Now freed, the reporter reflects on the brutal conditions of imprisonment and the wider implications for press freedom in a country where speaking truth to power comes at a steep price. This exclusive recollection sheds light on the personal and professional challenges faced by journalists operating under some of the most restrictive and dangerous circumstances in Europe today.
Journalist’s Harrowing Experience Inside Belarus Prison Exposes Harsh Conditions
Former RFE/RL correspondent Maria Ivanova recalled her grim days behind bars in Belarus, detailing the brutal reality of imprisonment she endured for reporting on government…
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Author : Ava Thompson
Publish date : 2025-07-24 19:00:00
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