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Former presidential hopeful and political prisoner Viktar Babaryka wrote on his Telegram channel that the liberation of Belarusian political prisoners should “remain the top priority.” He described talks with Alaksandar \u0141uka\u0161enka\u2019s regime as the only way to secure their freedom and stressed that negotiators should push for an end to politically motivated persecution in Belarus. \u201cBecause political prisoners are the \u2018goods\u2019 that the regime produces more cheaply than others,\u201d Babaryka said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Damon Wilson is President and CEO of the National Endowment for Democracy, expressed gratitude to US Special Envoy for Belarus John Coale over the release of 25 political prisoners in Belarus. \u201cGrateful for @johnpcoale\u2019s relentless work to bring Belarus\u2019s political prisoners home,\u201d Wilson wrote on X<\/a>. \u201cIt was especially meaningful to have the Special Envoy with us at Mount Vernon last week to honor Nobel laureate Ales Bialiatski with NED\u2019s Democracy Service Medal. Every prisoner freed matters. And the work continues until all those unjustly imprisoned for exercising their fundamental freedoms are free.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n 23:32<\/p>\n\n\n\n 21:39<\/p>\n\n\n\n Lithuanian President Gitanas Naus\u0117da met with US Special Envoy to Belarus John Coale in Vilnius on September 16, pledging continued support for Washington\u2019s efforts to liberate Belarusian political prisoners.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cLithuania values the consistent efforts of POTUS [President of the United States] as well as John Coale\u2019s personal engagement, to secure the release of political prisoners in Belarus.],\u201d Naus\u0117da wrote on X<\/a>. \u201cWe will continue to provide the necessary support for these humanitarian missions.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n 21:30<\/p>\n\n\n\n Sviat\u0142ana Cichano\u016dskaja\u2019s aide Franak Via\u010dorka noted in an interview with Pozirk that the United States removes sanctions against Belarus cautiously, avoiding sanctions relief for military enterprises, and warned that a surge in repression would trigger the reintroduction of sanctions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n According to Via\u010dorka, the fact that Alaksandar \u0141uka\u0161enka denied holding political prisoners during his talks with US Special Envoy for Belarus John Coale shows that Washington is pressing the issue, because \u201cAmericans dislike liberating some prisoners only to have to liberate new ones later.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n Via\u010dorka ruled out the restoration of potash carriage through Lithuania amid drone incidents and Russia\u2019s \u201cgrowing military presence\u201d in the Belarusian territory.<\/p>\n\n\n\n 19:42<\/p>\n\n\n\n The BySol Solidarity Fund has already collected the \u20ac25,000 it asked for in an emergency appeal, aiming to collect at least \u20ac1,000 for each newly released political prisoner.<\/p>\n\n\n\n 19:22<\/p>\n\n\n\n Andrej Alaksandra\u016d, a former deputy CEO of BelaPAN<\/em>, expressed gratitude to all those who have supported him throughout his prison ordeal. <\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cIn general, I’ve realized over these six years that I am a very happy person, because so many good people care about Andrej Alaksandra\u016d,\u201d he said. \u201cI have received so many warm words over these six years, while I still had the opportunity to receive letters, from strangers. Of course, this is an experience that I probably wouldn’t wish on anyone, but I have drawn something positive from it.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n 18:22<\/p>\n\n\n\n US President’s Special Envoy to \u200bBelarus, John Coale, told \u200cReuters<\/a> on Wednesday he expects to visit Belarus \u200bagain around one \u200bmonth from now, hoping to \u2060secure the release \u200bof hundreds more prisoners. “I hope \u200bhundreds (are released). \u200bI \u2060don’t know. That’s my hope,” Coale reportedly \u200bsaid of his \u200bnext \u2060planned trip to Minsk. “I’m confident that we’ll get \u2060a \u200blot more out.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n 18:12<\/p>\n\n\n\n The Country for Life Foundation has appealed for \u20ac10,000 in donations for shelter accommodation in Vilnius for newly released political prisoners, raising more than \u20ac3,300 within a few hours. The foundation also asks sympathizers to donate clothes, equipment and hygiene items.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The BySol Solidarity Fund has already raised \u20ac19,500 after appealing for \u20ac25,000 for the dissidents, aiming to collect at least \u20ac1,000 per person. 15:22<\/p>\n\n\n\n Opposition politician Pavie\u0142 \u0141atu\u0161ka on X<\/a>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n I thank @johnpcoale<\/a> 14:37<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The European Union has welcomed Tuesday\u2019s release of 25 political prisoners and demanded freedom for all those imprisoned in Belarus for political motives. \u201cToday, 25 political prisoners were released as a result of US efforts,\u201d Christian Wigan, spokesman for the European External Action Service, wrote on X<\/a>. \u201cWe welcome this step. 800+ individuals remain arbitrarily detained in appalling conditions. Belarus’ regime should release all political prisoners, immediately and unconditionally.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
BySol thanked all donors and said that the collection of funds would continue until October 16. \u201cThis is an important gesture of solidarity and human care,\u201d it said. \u201cBehind bars, people are told for years that they have been forgotten and that no one cares about their fate. Our collective support can help restore their sense of dignity, a feeling of stability, and a connection with those who have been waiting for them.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Alaksandra\u016d said that he is in good health and looks forward to spending time with his wife, Iryna Z\u0142obina, who is also among the newly released political prisoners.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
According to Alaksandra\u016d, there had been signs that he could be freed, \u201cbut you can never be sure until you leave this bus and see the words Lietuvos Respublika.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Ja\u016dhien Ju\u0161kievi\u010d, a former investigator<\/li>\n\n\n\n
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, 886 political prisoners remain in the regime’s prisons, while @dissident_tweet<\/a>
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