US EditionBelarus releases 52 prisoners, US embassy in Lithuania says
- Belarus released 52 political prisoners who crossed into Lithuania on September 11, 2025, confirmed by Lithuanian President Gitanas Nauseda.
- The release followed prolonged negotiations involving a U.S.-led delegation headed by John Coale and direct appeals from U.S. President Donald Trump to Belarusian President Lukashenko.
- The released prisoners included 14 foreigners from various countries, and tens of thousands had been detained during a crackdown after Lukashenko's disputed January 2025 reelection.
- John Coale stated, "The decision has been made," and Nauseda called the event "a long-awaited breakthrough" amid ongoing concerns over nearly 1,200 political prisoners still detained.
- This release signals a significant step in international diplomacy as Belarus seeks to improve Western relations while sanctions were simultaneously lifted from Belarusian airline Belavia.
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'Europe's last dictator' frees over 50 prisoners to ease sanctions in massive moment - What does it all mean?
Some 52 detainees of various nationalities, including the UK, were freed in what is the biggest pardoning of political prisoners so far by Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko, who has ruled the country for 31 years.
After negotiations with an ambassador from US President Trump, Belarus released 52 prisoners.
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Belarus frees 52 prisoners, including veteran dissident, journalists
Belarus on Thursday freed 52 political prisoners, including an EU staff member, journalists, and dissidents -- a release mediated by the United States as Minsk seeks closer ties with President Donald Trump.
Minsk Frees 52 Political Prisoners
President Alexander Lukashenko’s Belarusian government has released 52 political prisoners, according to Lithuania’s President Gitanas Nauseda. Writing on X, Nauseda confirmed that “52 prisoners safely crossed the Lithuanian border from Belarus today.” This includes six Lithuanian nationals. Nauseda highlighted Trump’s role in securing their release, adding I am deeply grateful to the United States and personally to President Donald Trump for …
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