Our @a_maslyka & @joa_szy are at the #Helsinki+50 Conference and join Sviatlana @Tsihanouskaya in urging intl community to take decisive action for the unconditional release of all political prisoners in #Belarus. #OSCE25FI

Intl Day of Solidarity with Political Prisoners in #Belarus Despite ongoing repression, Belarusians continue to resist and inspire us. We'll keep demanding the unconditional release of all political prisoners & an end to the crackdown on rights. https://t.co/qEM657lG2V

Our @a_maslyka is at #LMF2025 to discuss challenges for resilient media & indep journalism in the CEE region. Amid Russia’s full-scale invasion, 🇺🇦Ukrainian journalists have shown immense courage + professionalism reporting on the war’s atrocities. ➡️ https://t.co/myjJuJ3DTA

‼️Alarming developments in #Türkiye 🇹🇷 🧵 On 19.03, more than 100 were detained (incl Istanbul Mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu) for alleged corruption & terror links. A 4-day protest ban was issued in #İstanbul. Despite the ban, thousands took to the streets to protest the detentions. 1/4

Stories of political prisoners from Belarus prove dire #humanrights situation in BY-journalists persecuted, independent trade unions dismantled& no media freedom in the country. Demand to release over 1,200 political prisoners is clear.

Important meeting w/ @Tsihanouskaya on combating transnational repression, advocating for political prisoners, and strengthening support for #Belarusian civil society. Humbled by the recognition of our work and committed to always standing with the Belarusian fight for freedom.

This weekend, we mark four years since journalist and human rights defender Andrei Aliaksandrau was unjustly imprisoned in Belarus. This powerful poem, written by Andrei during pre-trial detention, reflects his unyielding spirit. 🖊️ Stand with us to demand his release.

Today marks four years since Andrei Aliaksandrau’s unjust arrest in Belarus. We will not forget. We will not stop advocating for his release. Stand with us to demand freedom for Andrei and all political prisoners in Belarus. #FreeAndrei https://t.co/1rdIvhxogt

Каля Еўрапарламента адкрылася арт-інсталяцыя, прысвечаная палітзняволеным вясноўцам Мерапрыемства адбылося ў межах Дней Беларусі ў Брусэлі — серыі падзей, якія паказваюць салідарнасць ЕС з народам Беларусі. https://t.co/JDktFbhFYf

Our Regional Director for Europe @a_maslyka met w/ @SecBlinken at @OSCE Ministerial Council to discuss transitional digital repressions in #Belarus, #Russia’s crimes in #Ukraine, crackdown on civil society & media, political prisoners + spread of 'foreign agent' laws #OSCEMC2024

I met with human rights activists to discuss Russia’s abuses in Ukraine and concerns over crackdowns on civil society and media, political prisoners, and spreading “foreign agent” laws in the OSCE region. We must stand strong against repression and defend human rights.

🇬🇪 We stand in solidarity with people in #Georgia as they protest against the govt whose actions jeopardise the country’s aspirations for 🇪🇺European integration. Georgia is obligated to uphold & protect the right to protest and #mediafreedom. https://t.co/P4lg49WltW

ARTICLE 19 joins CSOs in #Poland🇵🇱 in urging Prime Minister @donaldtusk to take concrete steps to strengthen #RightToProtest🪧 in particular to address the problems with controversial 'cyclical assemblies'. https://t.co/1B4sGtcTSh

On behalf of the 🇵🇱PL Anti-SLAPP Group, @joa_szy commended @MS_GOV_PL’s commitment to addressing #SLAPPs. While we await a draft law this year, we emphasise that comprehensive reform must include decriminalising defamation to fully protect journos, activists & #FoE #AntiSLAPPCon

In #Belarus, politically imprisoned journalists turn bread into chess pieces to pass the time in prison. Journo Olga Klaskovskaya, who endured 2.5 years in a penal colony for protest and a comment to a police officer, shares her story of resilience & harsh reality behind bars.

I am deeply relieved that Maria Kalesnikava has been allowed to meet with her father. She has been kept incommunicado for more than 600 days, starved & isolated from her family. Now, we must keep up the pressure to break the isolation of other political prisoners & free them all!

77-year-old Nina Bahinskaya was detained again — this time for tying a ⚪️🔴⚪️ ribbon near the closed Red Church on Independence Square in Minsk. Her unbreakable courage strikes fear into the heart of the tyrant. Nina is a hero to us all and a symbol of Belarusian resilience!

Journalists covering #Georgia 🇬🇪 parliamentary elections faced numerous incidents of intimidation, threats, and physical and verbal assaults. Intl community must place effective pressure on Georgia to secure a safe environment for journos. #MediaFreedom https://t.co/hLpIXSyZE9

As #Türkiye's Grand National Assembly prepares to vote on the 'agents of influence' bill, ARTICLE 19 calls for its rejection. This bill's vague provisions could be misused to target journalists and activists, posing a serious threat to free expression.

The EU countries paid 🇷🇺for 1.5 years of war against Ukraine. In particular, Germany paid for 79 days, and Poland paid for 30 days. This is money that 🇷🇺 receives for exporting energy resources. Since Feb. 24, 2024, the 🇪🇺 countries have paid €204 bln for 🇷🇺 energy exports.