The OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media, Dunja Mijatovic, today expressed concern about recent reports of pressure against independent media in Belarus.
In a letter to Belarusian Foreign Minister Syarhey Martynau, summarized in a press release, Mijatovic said: "Intimidation of journalists exerts a 'chilling' effect on already weakened investigative journalism in Belarus."
Mijatovic also expressed disappointment that Minsk has adopted legislation governing the Internet without public consultation.
In a letter to Belarusian Foreign Minister Syarhey Martynau, summarized in a press release, Mijatovic said: "Intimidation of journalists exerts a 'chilling' effect on already weakened investigative journalism in Belarus."
Mijatovic also expressed disappointment that Minsk has adopted legislation governing the Internet without public consultation.
