Search: insult and defamation laws in Belarus, national level
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ContinentEurope
StageEliminate 1
OutcomeReversed 1
LevelNational 1
Head of governmentAlexander Lukashenko
| Date | Incident | Country | Tactic | Head of government | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 February 2023 | Belarus: journalist Andrzej Poczobut is sentenced to eight years for inciting hatred | Belarus (RSF 2026 rank: 165th of 180) | Insult and defamation laws | Alexander Lukashenko | Reversed (28 April 2026) |