Nikolai mentioned that during his time at the onion farm, around 30 political prisoners were employed, many, like him, detained for their beliefs, sorting onions at a strictly voluntary rate of 4 a day. He pointed out the surreal nature of working in such conditions amidst workers who had shared similar fates, highlighting the oppressive political climate present in Belarus, where dissent can lead to severe consequences such as lengthy jail sentences.
The revelations about Jorg Dornau, a member of Germany's Alternative for Germany (AfD) party, owning a farm employing political prisoners, underscore the moral implications of foreign business collaborations in authoritarian regimes. Dornau’s actions raise critical questions about ethical governance and the complicity of foreign investors, especially given his controversial political affiliations and the allegations of exploiting the labor of detainees who oppose the state.
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