Graty: Sixteen Ukrainians face politically motivated persecution in Belarus At least 16 Ukrainian citizens have faced politically motivated persecution in Belarus. 815 2 Previously in trend: Release of political prisoners in Belarus
Belarus released opposition figure Tikhanovsky from prison amid Kellogg’s visit. PHOTOS On 21 June, 14 political prisoners were released in Belarus, including opposition leader Sergey Tikhanovsky, amid a visit by US Special Representative Keith Kellogg to Alexander Lukashenko. He had been behind bars for more than five years. 6 877 31 Previously in trend: Kellogg came to Lukashenko Release of political prisoners in Belarus