In Belarus, journalists and members of the LGBTQ+ community face alarmingly restrictive landscapes.  Thirty-four journalists are currently jailed in Belarus, according to the Belarusian Association of Journalists (BAJ). Most are charged with “extremist activities” or “violating public order” as part of the crackdown on the press following the 2020 presidential election. More recently, BAJ was … Continue reading Belarus: Amid authoritarian crackdown, journalists and the LGBTQ+ community face intersecting threats