Belarusian Journalist Katsiaryna Andreyeva Released After Five Years

Pardons signal cautious optimism amid ongoing repression of independent media

Katsiaryna Andreyeva has been released after more than five years in prison, part of a wave of pardons in Belarus. Arrested in November 2020 while livestreaming anti-government protests in Minsk, she faced politically motivated charges, including treason. Her release comes amid diplomatic efforts and broader pardons affecting journalists and activists, yet rights groups stress that media repression continues. Andreyeva’s case highlights systemic risks for independent reporters, with many still imprisoned and media organizations shuttered or exiled. Press freedom advocates continue to call for the unconditional release of journalists and protections for independent reporting.

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