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Belarus frees 25 political prisoners in return for US sanctions relief

The Trump administration said more releases would be secured soon amid improved US-Belarus relations. Grouped from 3 articles across 3 sources.

3 reports3 sourcesSep 16, 2026, 5:38 PM
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Al JazeeraSep 16, 2026, 5:38 PM

Belarus frees 25 political prisoners in return for US sanctions relief

The Trump administration said more releases would be secured soon amid improved US-Belarus relations.

EuronewsSep 16, 2026, 12:28 PM

Belarus releases 25 political prisoners in exchange for lifting of US sanctions on two companies

Hundreds remain in prison, including journalists, trade unionists and others who supported the 2020 protests against Aliaksandr Lukashenka’s re-election.

DWSep 16, 2026, 12:00 PM

Belarus to release 25 more prisoners as US eases sanctions

Belarus will release 25 more prisoners under an interim agreement with the United States, while Washington plans to lift sanctions on two Belarusian companies and pursue broader negotiations.

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