Human rights group Viasna reports 1,275 political prisoners still jailed and face harsh conditions, highlighting the ongoing repression in Belarus despite recent pardons.
Critics warn that while dozens have been pardoned, the crackdown on dissent continues, with over 1,000 people still imprisoned since the mass protests of 2020.
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya expressed joy over the release of 32 political prisoners, but noted the harsh reality of increasing repression and the growing number of political prisoners.
Following the disputed 2020 election, widespread allegations of fraud led to a crackdown on dissent, with controversial laws criminalizing criticism against President Lukashenko.
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