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September 24, 2026
Belarus Pardons 15 Prisoners After Talks with U.S. Envoy
- Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko pardoned 15 prisoners, including 10 women, under a clemency decree.
- This decision comes after discussions with U.S. envoy John Coale, who has been negotiating for over a year.
- 883 political prisoners remain in Belarus, with many convicted on charges related to extremist activity.
- Coale's efforts aim to secure the release of all remaining detainees by the end of the year.
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- Belarus president Lukashenko pardons 15 prisoners, state media saysSep 24, 2026 at 2:57 PM · Reuters
- Belarus releases 15 more prisoners following talks with US envoySep 24, 2026 at 6:08 PM · Independent