Jailed Journalists Win Sakharov Prize – European Parliament

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*⁣ sakharov Prize Awarded: The European Parliament’s Sakharov Prize for Freedom of Thought has been awarded to ‌imprisoned Belarusian journalist Andrzej Poczobut and Georgian media founder Mzia ⁣Amaghlobeli.
* Andrzej Poczobut (Belarus): he is a Polish-Belarusian‍ journalist imprisoned in Belarus for his reporting on protests against the Lukashenko regime. His health is reportedly deteriorating, and his wife ⁣and children ⁣are⁢ concerned for his well-being.Exiled opposition leader Sviatlana⁤ Tsikhanouskaya believes he is being punished for speaking the truth.
* Mzia Amaghlobeli (Georgia): ⁣ She was convicted in Georgia of slapping⁣ a police chief during a protest and sentenced‌ to two years in prison. Her‌ conviction is seen by rights groups as a​ politically motivated attack on press freedom.⁢ She founded the ⁢investigative news‍ outlets Batumelebi and Netgazeti.
* Meaning of the Award: The⁤ award is seen as a‍ symbol of solidarity with⁢ those fighting for freedom in‌ Belarus and Georgia, and a message to dictators that journalists ⁣cannot be silenced. It is indeed hoped the award will contribute⁤ to Poczobut’s release and support the 30⁢ other‍ imprisoned Belarusian journalists.