Belarus, Russia declare four DW journalists wanted; DW condemns crackdown

Belarus and Russia have placed four Deutsche Welle journalists on wanted lists, prompting DW's director general to condemn the move as criminalizing independent journalism. This escalates state pressure on foreign media in both countries, following a pattern of targeting independent outlets. The development signals heightened repression against press freedom in the region.

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