Belarus: CFWIJ Denounces The Constant And Arbitrary Detentions Against Journalists In Belarus

Reporter Lyubov Kasperovich was sentenced to 15 days of detention over a charge of participating unauthorised demonstration. The journalist was detained by police while covering the trial of a group of 12 young opposition supporters at the Oktyabrsky District Court in Minsk. After three days of detention, the judge ordered 15 days of arrest against Lyubov. The Coalition For Women In Journalism (CFWIJ) is appalled by these arbitrary detentions against journalists. We demand Belarusian authorities end these unlawful practices towards journalists and Lyubov Kasperovich should be released immediately. Journalism is not a crime.