Igor Losik
Igor Losik is a Belarusian blogger and journalist who worked for Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty. He was arrested and sentenced to 15 years in prison in December 2021 on charges related to organizing protests against the Belarusian government. His imprisonment has drawn international condemnation and highlighted the risks faced by journalists and activists in Belarus.
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Belarus | 5 | 7.20 | 0.39% | +10% | 9,449,323 | 40,571 | $60,000 | 258$ |
| United Kingdom | 1 | 6.00 | 0.04% | +0% | 67,886,011 | 29,401 | $2,700,000 | 1,169$ |
| Switzerland | 1 | 6.00 | 0.08% | +0% | 8,654,622 | 7,141 | $700,000 | 578$ |
| Uzbekistan | 1 | 6.00 | 0.17% | +0% | 33,469,203 | 57,017 | $57,000 | 97$ |
| Totals | 8 | 119,459,159 | 134,130 | $3,517,000 | 2,102$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
Belarus:
Igor Losik, a journalist, received a 15-year sentence but had it reduced due to time served.
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Belarus:
Dmitry Kuchuk encountered Igor Losik upon his arrival at the KGB detention center.
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Switzerland:
Igor Losik is an opposition Telegram channel operator and journalist who protested against prison conditions with hunger strikes.
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Belarus:
Igor Losik is celebrated as a hero upon his release from imprisonment.
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United Kingdom:
Igor Losik was one of the journalists freed from Belarusian prisons.
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Uzbekistan:
Igor Losik is the founder of the 'Belarus golovnogo mozga' Telegram channel and was among those released.
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Belarus:
Igor Losik is one of the most popular bloggers in Belarus who was arrested in June 2020 and sentenced to 15 years in prison.
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Belarus:
Igor Losik, a prominent blogger, was released after spending over 5 years in prison.
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Belarus:
Igor Losik was one of the individuals tried with Nikolai Statkevich.
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Belarus:
Igor Losik is serving a 15-year sentence and has been imprisoned for over five years.
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