Belarus: Release of Andrzej Poczobut offers hope, but repression persists
ARTICLE 19 welcomes the release of Polish-Belarusian journalist Andrzej Poczobut, who spent over five years in prison in Belarus on politically-motivated charges. We acknowledge this diplomatic breakthrough following long negotiations. At the same time, while this and the release of other political
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