"Belarus has freed 123 prisoners after Washington indicated that it was lifting sanctions on Belarusian fertilizer exports."
"On December 13, Belarusian media and human rights watchdogs reported that President Alyaksandr Lukashenko has pardoned 123 prisoners."
"Those freed include prominent 2020 protest leader Maria Kolesnikova and citizens of several countries."
Belarus freed 123 prisoners after Washington indicated it would lift sanctions on Belarusian fertilizer exports. On December 13 Belarusian media and human rights watchdogs stated that President Alyaksandr Lukashenko pardoned 123 prisoners. The released individuals include prominent 2020 protest leader Maria Kolesnikova and citizens of several countries. The pardons followed signals from Washington regarding easing export restrictions on Belarusian fertilizer. The releases have international implications for Belarus’s relations with Western countries and may affect sanctions policy. Additional details about who was released and the diplomatic context remain forthcoming as authorities and monitors provide further information.
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