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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Belarus frees 52 prisoners after Trump appeal; U.S. eases some sanctions on Minsk
Belarus freed 52 prisoners including an EU employee on Thursday after an appeal from U.S. President Donald Trump, as Washington and Minsk flirted with a rapprochement that many European leaders have viewed skeptically. Trump had previously urged Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko, a close ally of Russian President Vladimir Putin, to…
Belarus frees 52 prisoners after Trump appeal, US eases some sanctions on Minsk
VILNIUS: Belarus freed 52 prisoners, including an EU employee, on Thursday (Sep 11) after an appeal from US President Donald Trump as Washington and Minsk flirted with a rapprochement that many European leaders have viewed sceptically.Trump had previously urged Belarusian
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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 -- in a release mediated by the United States as Minsk seeks closer ties with President Donald Trump.
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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.
Belarus has released more than 50 political prisoners, including a prominent opposition politician and two Germans. The United States mediated the deal, offering Belarus the promise of normalizing relations.
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