Belarus frees dissident journalist Andrzej Poczobut in 10-person prisoner exchange

Belarus freed Polish dissident journalist Andrzej Poczobut, a prominent opposition figure against Lukashenko's regime, in a 10-person prisoner exchange.

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This release represents a symbolic victory for human rights advocates and marks a rare concession by the Belarusian government on civil liberties.

The event occurs in a tense geopolitical context between Belarus, Poland and the European Union.

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