Ihar Losik
Ihar Losik is a Belarusian journalist and a political prisoner, known for his work with Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty (RFE/RL). He has been imprisoned since June 2020, following his arrest during a crackdown on dissent after the controversial presidential elections in Belarus. Losik's case highlights the repressive measures taken by the Belarusian government against independent media and freedom of expression. His imprisonment is part of a broader campaign targeting journalists and activists who have opposed the authoritarian regime of Alexander Lukashenko.
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Ihar Losik is a journalist for US government-funded broadcaster Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty.
Belarus frees 52 prisoners as US lifts some sanctions
Taiwan· 2025-09-13
Ihar Losik is a political prisoner who has faced severe conditions in Belarusian prisons.
Baltarusijoje kalinamo disidento žmona: jaučiu, kad jis dar gyvas, tačiau nežinau, ar ilgam
Lithuania· 2025-06-23
Ihar Losik is one of the four RFE journalists currently imprisoned for their reporting.
Future of Cold War-era Radio Free Europe more uncertain than ever
Australia· 2025-06-20
Ihar Losik was sentenced to 15 years in prison for organizing mass riots in Belarus.
Diez historias de represión a un periodismo cada vez más amenazado por destapar escándalos políticos, violaciones de derechos humanos y corrupción | Comunicación y Medios
Spain· 2025-05-04
Ihar Losik is currently detained in Belarus, and there are hopes for his release.
Doi belaruşi şi un american, predați de Minsk Statelor Unite după ce Rusia l-a eliberat pe profesorul american Marc Fogel
Romania· 2025-02-12
Ihar Losik is another journalist currently imprisoned in Belarus, with hopes for his release.
Novinar Radija Slobodna Evrope pušten nakon više od tri godine iz zatvora u Bjelorusiji
Montenegro· 2025-02-12
