Antanina Maslyka

Regional Director @article19europe | Opinions are my own

[ARTICLE 19 Europe @article19europe]

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

[ARTICLE 19 Europe @article19europe]

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

[ARTICLE 19 Europe @article19europe]

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

[ARTICLE 19 Europe @article19europe]

‼️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

[Lithuanian Permanent Mission in Geneva @LtGva]

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.

[ARTICLE 19 Europe @article19europe]

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.

[ARTICLE 19 @article19org]

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. #FreeAndrei
https://t.co/BTC7GJjwBM

[ARTICLE 19 @article19org]

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

[Viasna @viasna96]

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

[ARTICLE 19 Europe @article19europe]

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

[Secretary Antony Blinken @SecBlinken]

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.

[ARTICLE 19 Europe @article19europe]

🇬🇪 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 Europe @article19europe]

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

[ARTICLE 19 Europe @article19europe]

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

[ARTICLE 19 Europe @article19europe]

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.

[Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya @Tsihanouskaya]

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!

[Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya @Tsihanouskaya]

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!

[ARTICLE 19 Europe @article19europe]

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

[ARTICLE 19 Europe @article19europe]

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.

[TOP LEAD @TopLeadEU]

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.