Belarus Frees Dozens of Political Prisoners in Exchange for Eased US Sanctions Amid Escalating Regional Tensions
Belarus Frees Dozens of Political Prisoners in Exchange for Eased US Sanctions Amid Escalating Regional Tensions Dozens of political prisoners have been released from Belarusian jails as part of a significant agreement between authoritarian leader Alexander Lukashenko and the United States. Fifty-two individuals, including prominent trade union leaders, journalists, and activists, regained their freedom on Thursday, though over 1,000 political prisoners reportedly remain incarcerated in Belarus. In a reciprocal move, the United States has committed to easing certain sanctions on…