Belarus to Release 25 Prisoners in Exchange for U.S. Sanctions Relief
Belarus released 25 prisoners in a deal with the United States that includes lifting sanctions on two state-linked companies, according to U.S. envoy John Coale, signaling progress in ongoing negotiations over sanctions and diplomatic normalization. Reports across several outlets confirm the release amid Belarus's wider tally of political detainees and continuing talks on broader concessions.
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About Viasna Human Rights Centre
The Viasna Human Rights Centre is a human rights organization based in Minsk, Belarus. The organization aims to provide financial and legal assistance to political prisoners and their families, and was founded in 1996 by activist Ales Bialatski in response to large-scale repression of demonstrations by the government of Alexander Lukashenko.
Everything about Viasna Human Rights Centre →- Country
- Belarus
- Headquarters
- Minsk
- Inception
- 1996
- Website
- https://spring96.org/be, https://spring96.org/ru, https://spring96.org/en