Belarus’s political prisoners suffer as repression tightens amid Ukraine’s shadow
Belarus remains gripped by political repression as over 1,200 prisoners stay locked up in harsh conditions. Among them is Nobel Peace Prize winner Ales Bialiatski, whose health has worsened due to denied medical care. Opposition leader Svetlana Tikhanovskaya continues her fight for democracy from exile, warning that Belarus’s future hinges on Ukraine's peace talks.
The crackdown in Belarus has forced more than half a million people to flee since 2020. Those who remain face soaring food prices, labour shortages, and even a scarcity of basic staples like potatoes. Tikhanovskaya, who co-led the 2020 protests, now travels across Lithuania, Poland, the U.S., and EU nations to rally support for a democratic transition.
The crisis in Belarus shows no signs of easing, with political prisoners still suffering and economic instability deepening. Tikhanovskaya’s efforts to document crimes and secure foreign aid highlight the long road ahead. The outcome of Ukraine's peace talks may ultimately decide whether Belarus can break free from repression.
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