A new media bill has been approved by the lower house of parliament in Belarus, leaving just a few steps before the bill pass to President Lukashenko for approval. The bill would change registration procedures for the traditional media and extend them to online media as well, forcing all web pages to be registered. The draft law also restricts any international funding to media organisations.
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Belarus media faces further restriction
A new media bill has been approved by the lower house of parliament in Belarus, leaving just a few steps before the bill pass to President Lukashenko for approval. The […]
09 Jul 2008
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At Index on Censorship, we believe everyone deserves the right to speak freely, challenge power and share ideas without fear. In a world where governments tighten control and algorithms distort the truth, defending those rights is more urgent than ever.
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At Index on Censorship, we believe everyone deserves the right to speak freely, challenge power and share ideas without fear. In a world where governments tighten control and algorithms distort the truth, defending those rights is more urgent than ever.
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At Index on Censorship, we believe everyone deserves the right to speak freely, challenge power and share ideas without fear. In a world where governments tighten control and algorithms distort the truth, defending those rights is more urgent than ever.
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