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Belarus released 25 political prisoners on September 16, 2026, coinciding with the US lifting sanctions on two Belarusian companies. The release follows over a year of negotiations between US envoy John Coale and Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko. While the US government welcomes the release, over 800 political prisoners remain detained in Belarus.
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Belarus released 25 political prisoners on September 16, 2026, coinciding with the US lifting sanctions on two Belarusian companies. The release follows over a year of negotiations between US envoy John Coale and Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko. While the US government welcomes the release, over 800 political prisoners remain detained in Belarus.
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Belarus frees 25 political prisoners in return for US sanctions relief
Belarus Releases 25 Political Prisoners Following US Sanctions Relief