Ales Bialiatski, a celebrated Nobel Peace Prize winner and prominent Belarusian human rights activist, has been freed from prison along with 123 political prisoners, marking a significant moment in Belarusian history.
This landmark release, which took place on December 13, 2025, was part of a U.S. deal that included lifting sanctions on Belarusian potash, highlighting a potential thaw in relations between the U.S. and the Belarusian government.
After over four years of imprisonment, Bialiatski reunites with his loved ones, as he grapples with the profound isolation he experienced during his incarceration under severe conditions.
Alongside Bialiatski, fellow opposition leader Maria Kolesnikova also gained her freedom, representing the resilience of the Belarusian pro-democracy movement in the face of authoritarian repression.
The Norwegian Nobel Committee expressed heartfelt relief at Bialiatski’s release, emphasizing the global concern over human rights violations in Belarus under President Alexander Lukashenko's regime.
Despite this momentous event, approximately 1,000 political prisoners remain imprisoned, underscoring the ongoing struggle for justice and freedom in Belarus.
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