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16 September 2026

Belarus frees 25 political prisoners in return for US sanctions relief

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Source reporting: Al Jazeera English

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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.

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