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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

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…

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Belarus Frees 52 Political Prisoners Amid US Sanctions Relief for Belavia, Escalating Regional Tensions

Belarus Frees 52 Political Prisoners Amid US Sanctions Relief for Belavia, Escalating Regional Tensions

Belarus Frees 52 Political Prisoners Amid US Sanctions Relief for Belavia, Escalating Regional Tensions Belarus released 52 political prisoners yesterday, September 11, coinciding with an announcement from the United States that it is lifting some sanctions on the country’s national airline, Belavia. This diplomatic move unfolds as Russian and Belarusian troops are set to commence joint war games today, September 12, following a recent incursion of Russian drones, some originating from Belarus, into Polish airspace. The prisoner release, a significant…

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Belarusian Release of Political Prisoners Following US Envoy’s Visit

Belarusian Release of Political Prisoners Following US Envoy’s Visit

Belarusian Release of Political Prisoners Following US Envoy’s Visit On Saturday, Belarusian authorities released Sergey Tikhanovsky, a prominent opposition figure and husband of exiled opposition leader Svetlana Tikhanovskaya, along with thirteen other political prisoners. This occurred hours after a meeting in Minsk between Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko and Keith Kellogg, U.S. President Donald Trump’s envoy for Ukraine. Mr. Kellogg’s visit marked the highest-level U.S. official visit to Belarus in years. Tikhanovsky, a blogger and activist, was imprisoned in 2020 after…

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