Lukashenko Pardons More Prisoners, But Repression Continues
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Belarus President Alexander Lukashenko pardons 18 prisoners, including 11 women, in an effort to improve ties with the U.S. Following a phone call with President Trump, Lukashenko has released 143 prisoners, including Nobel laureates and opposition leaders. However, human rights groups report that 1140 political prisoners remain incarcerated. Despite releases, repression continues with musician Aleh Khamenka sentenced to 3 years and PEN Belarus writers group branded as extremist.
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