Lukashenka pardons 32 individuals, including 28 political prisoners
Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenka has pardoned 32 individuals, 28 of whom are identified as political prisoners by the Viasna Human Rights Center. The decision, announced by Lukashenka's press service, was based on "the principle of humanism towards convicts and their fam
Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenka has pardoned 32 individuals, 28 of whom are identified as political prisoners by the Viasna Human Rights Center. Lukashenka's press service announced the decision, citing "the principle of humanism towards convicts and their families." The press service further stated that 28 of those pardoned had been convicted for "extremist crimes." The group includes 20 women and 12 men. This action comes amidst ongoing international attention on human rights conditions within Belarus.
Sources: Радіо Свобода
How outlets assessed this
- Jul 1, 2026, 12:00 PM UTC
- Радіо Свобода Neutral Reports Lukashenka's pardon of 32 individuals, noting the differing descriptions of the prisoners' status.