Belarus frees 123 prisoners, including Maria Kalesnikava and Viktar Babaryka

Belarus has released 123 prisoners, including prominent opposition leaders Maria Kalesnikava and Viktar Babaryka. This decision comes as part of an agreement with the United States to lift sanctions on Belarusian potash, a crucial ingredient in fertilizers.

The release of these prisoners marks a significant development in Belarusian politics, particularly for the opposition movement. Kalesnikava and Babaryka have been key figures in the struggle against the current government.

This action follows a broader context of political repression in Belarus, where many opposition members have been jailed in recent years. The lifting of sanctions on potash is expected to have economic implications for Belarus.

For more details on similar situations, see previous reports regarding the pardoning of citizens by Belarus President Alexandr Lukashenko.

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