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The U.S. Ambassador On Belarusian Imprisoned Bloggers: They Should Be Treated As Media Professionals

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The U.S. Ambassador On Belarusian Imprisoned Bloggers: They Should Be Treated As Media Professionals
JULIE FISHER

Julie Fisher noted the role of those who spread free information.

The U.S. Ambassador to Belarus Julie Fischer answered questions from journalists on the Day of Solidarity with Belarusian Media.

The Charter97.org website decided to raise the topic of dozens of Belarusian bloggers who are in prison:

- Does the U.S understand that these imprisoned Belarusian bloggers need to be protected within the international arena in the same way as professional journalists?

- I would say to a larger extent we consider bloggers as media professionals, as individuals who are working to share information to connect citizens to facts.

And, in many ways, I think there is an increasing recognition that bloggers in this environment are playing some of the same roles that the media would play if they were allowed to operate unhindered.

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