Belarus frees Nobel Prize winner, opposition figure as US lifts sanctions
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- Belarusian authorities have released Nobel Peace Prize laureate Ales Bialiatski and opposition figure Maria Kolesnikova from prison, following the lifting of US sanctions on Belarusian potash, a crucial export for the country. This decision reflects a significant shift in the political landscape of Belarus, where both figures have been prominent critics of the government.
- The release of Bialiatski and Kolesnikova is a pivotal moment for the Belarusian opposition, as it may invigorate the pro
- This development highlights ongoing tensions in Belarus under President Alexander Lukashenko, who has faced international criticism for human rights abuses. The lifting of US sanctions may be seen as a strategic move to encourage reforms, yet it raises questions about the long
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