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A total of 29 Belarusian journalists remain in custody either awaiting trial or serving their sentences. (File/AFP)

Belarus sends reporter to prison over deleted chat messages

  • Belarus sentences journalist to 1.5 years in prison for insulting the Belarusian president in a deleted chat group
  • Belarusian authorities have ramped up the pressure against non-governmental organizations and independent media in recent weeks
By AFP ·