Lukashenko frees 23 more Belarusian political prisoners

Since the first round of pardons on July 3, timed to coincide with Independence Day in Belarus, over 200 political prisoners have been reportedly released. Nearly 1,300 prisoners remain behind ... Read More

Belarus frees American torturé after five-month ordeal

The man spent five months in ... of two Belarusian political prisoners. Read also: Trump's unexpected move: U.S. may ease Belarus sanctions Read also: Belarus frees 20, but 1,253 political ... Read More

Lukashenko promises political amnesty if presence of political prisoners proven

Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko promised to declare an immediate political amnesty, should at least one political prisoner be found ... streets' "So, today some moan and weep: ooh ... Read More

Belarus frees American woman from detention as strongman leader looks to extend 30-year rule

It said that earlier this month, a consular officer from Washington was granted rare access to an American detainee in Belarus ... t featured on lists of political prisoners. Read More

US, Belarus seek deal on political prisoners and sanctions

The U.S. and Belarus are reportedly negotiating a deal for the release of a significant number of political prisoners in Belarus. In return, the U.S. is considering easing some sanctions on the ... Read More

Dozens of Nobel laureates urge Trump to help release Belarusian political prisoners

The Independent is trusted by Americans across the entire political spectrum. And unlike many other quality news outlets ... release of all political prisoners in Belarus,” the laureates ... Read More