💨 Abstract

The government of Belarus continues its crackdown on dissent, releasing some prisoners while arresting others. Despite pardoning over 300 prisoners since July 2024, including high-profile figures like Siarhei Tsikhanouski, new arrests and politically motivated charges persist. Over 1,174 people, including journalists and Nobel laureate Ales Bialiatski, remain jailed. The U.N.

Courtesy: WTOP Staff