Imprisoned Belarusian journalist Andrey Aleksandrov wins Free Media Awards 2026

Belarusian journalist Andrey Aleksandrov, currently imprisoned, has been awarded the Free Media Awards 2026 for his defense of press freedom under a repressive regime. The award highlights ongoing suppression of independent media in Belarus. This recognition underscores the regime's continued crackdown on dissent, though it does not signal a change in his detention status.