Belarus Releases 52 Political Prisoners After US Mediation

Belarus has released 52 prisoners, including journalist Ihar Losik and dissident Mikola Statkevich, following US mediation, with Washington promising sanctions relief for Belarus’s airline Belavia. Lithuanian President Gitanas Nauseda confirmed their safe arrival in Lithuania, while US envoy John Coale expressed hope for the release of all 1,400 political prisoners designated by President Trump.

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