Belarus frees prominent journalist Andrzej Poczobut in a 10-person prisoner swap
Officials say prominent journalist Andrzej Poczobut has been released from jail in Belarus in a swap with Poland that also saw a total of 10 people freed as the authoritarian leader of Belarus seeks improved relations with the West
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