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A group of Belarusian political prisoners, including journalists and activists, were released after years of brutal detention, revealing severe human rights abuses and harsh prison conditions, amid ongoing political repression and efforts to improve relations with the West.
Belarus has released 52 political prisoners in exchange for the easing of some US sanctions, including on Belarusian airline Belavia, as part of a diplomatic effort to improve relations with the US amid ongoing tensions and military exercises involving Russia. The move follows previous releases and aims to soften Belarus's international standing, with discussions about reopening the US embassy in Minsk.
Belarus released 52 political prisoners, including foreigners, in a deal brokered by the US, which also plans to lift sanctions on Belarus's airline and reopen its embassy, as part of efforts to normalize relations and potentially negotiate a larger prisoner release deal.
Belarus has pardoned 52 prisoners, including foreign nationals, and released them into Lithuania, reportedly at the request of US President Trump, as part of a gesture of goodwill amid ongoing political tensions and sanctions discussions.
Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko has indicated he does not plan to seek another term and denied grooming his son as a successor, suggesting this may be his final term after leading Belarus for over three decades.
The article discusses Belarus's ongoing struggle for democracy under the dictatorship of Alexander Lukashenko, highlighting the resistance efforts of the Belarusian opposition in exile, their strategies for a peaceful transition, and the importance of international support to help restore Belarusian independence and democracy.
Sergei Tikhanovsky, husband of Belarus opposition leader Svetlana Tikhanovskaya, was released after five years in solitary confinement and called on US President Trump to help free all political prisoners in Belarus, highlighting ongoing political repression and the recent diplomatic visit by US envoy Kellogg.
Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko released opposition leader Sergei Tsikhanouski and over a dozen other political prisoners following a meeting with Donald Trump's special envoy, Keith Kellogg, in a move seen as a diplomatic breakthrough amid ongoing protests and political repression.
Belarusian President Lukashenko contradicts Putin's claims that Ukraine was involved in the Moscow concert hall attack, stating that the attackers initially intended to enter Belarus, not Ukraine. He reinforced security measures to prevent their entry and agreed to seal off roads into Belarus at Putin's request. Russian officials have arrested 11 suspects in connection with the attack, with four appearing in court and facing terrorism charges, amid allegations of violent interrogation methods being used.
Belarusian President Lukashenko contradicts Putin's claims that Ukraine may have been behind the recent terror attack in Moscow, stating that the attackers headed towards the Ukrainian border because they couldn't enter Belarus due to increased security measures. Despite ISIS claiming responsibility, Putin has attempted to shift blame to Kyiv, with Russian officials doubling down on allegations of Ukrainian involvement, while Ukraine denies any connection to the attack.
Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko, in power since 1994, announced his intention to seek re-election next year as the opposition boycotted the parliamentary and local elections, labeling them a "sham." The US condemned the elections as undemocratic, and opposition leader Svetlana Tsikhanouskaya urged voters to boycott the poll, stating that the regime's attempt to legitimize its power through the elections would not succeed. Most candidates belong to pro-regime parties, and Lukashenko warned of no rebellions during the election, following a crackdown on political prisoners and their families.
Belarus holds tightly controlled parliamentary and local elections, with President Lukashenko accusing the West of trying to undermine his government. Opposition leader Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya urged voters to boycott the elections, dismissing them as a "senseless farce." The election takes place amid a relentless crackdown on dissent, with over 1,400 political prisoners behind bars. Observers noted that the vote is undemocratic, and the OSCE was not allowed to monitor the election. Lukashenko announced that he will run for the presidency again next year.
Belarus holds tightly controlled parliamentary and local elections, with President Lukashenko accusing the West of trying to undermine his government. The opposition, led by Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya, calls for a boycott, dismissing the elections as a "senseless farce." The vote takes place amid a crackdown on dissent, with over 1,400 political prisoners behind bars and allegations of manipulation and coercion in the voting process. Observers note that the election lacks democratic legitimacy, and Belarus has refused to invite international monitors.
Belarusians are voting in tightly controlled parliamentary and local elections, with President Alexander Lukashenko's rule expected to be further solidified despite opposition calls for a boycott. The opposition, led by Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya, has dismissed the elections as a "senseless farce" and urged voters to boycott. The government has cracked down on dissent, with over 1,400 political prisoners behind bars and widespread manipulation of the vote alleged. The election takes place amid a relentless crackdown on dissent, and international observers have been barred from monitoring the election.
Alexander Filipenko, the father of Belarusian novelist Sasha Filipenko, has been sentenced to two weeks in jail for reposting an article from an opposition website critical of President Alexander Lukashenko's authoritarian government. The arrest comes as part of Lukashenko's ongoing crackdown on dissent and independent media following the wave of protests that erupted after a disputed presidential election in 2020. Thousands have been detained and beaten, while many opposition figures have fled the country or been jailed.