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White House says American among three freed in Belarus

Three detainees, including one American, were released from detention in Belarus, as confirmed by White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt.
Andrei Kuznechyk, a journalist with RFE/RL, was among those released after being imprisoned since November 2021, according to RFE/RL.
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya stated that activist Alena Maushuk was also released but is in serious health condition.
RFE/RL President Stephen Capus expressed gratitude for Kuznechyk's release and hopes for the release of another journalist, Ihar Losik.

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Belarus releases journalist, activist and US citizen

Belarus has released three prisoners. It concerns a journalist and activist from Belarus and an American citizen, reports the White House. The three are currently being hosted by Lithuania. Activist Alena Maushuk was sentenced to six years in prison in April 2021 for “participating in riots”. Opposition leader Svetlana Tikhanovskaya has confirmed her release. She says on X that Maushuk has serious health problems. Journalist Andrei Kuznechik wor…

9 days ago·Netherlands

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Zeit Online

Alexander Lukashenko: Belarus releases US citizens and other political prisoners

According to its own statements, the US has reached the release of "three hostages" in Belarus. Observers believe that Lukashenko is seeking the proximity of the West.

10 days ago·Germany

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Belarus has released 3 from prison, including an American and a journalist

The White House says Belarus has freed three prisoners, including an American and an employee of a U.S.- funded radio station. The release comes a day after American teacher Marc Fogel was freed from jail in Russia.The United States released Alexander Vinnik, a convicted Russian money launderer, in exchange for Fogel, who spent three years in prison for bringing medical marijuana into Russia. On Wednesday, White House Press Secretary Karoline Le…

10 days ago·Portland, United States

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Deutschlandfunk

USA - Further U.S. citizen released in Belarus - Exchange of prisoners between the U.S. and Russia completed

After a prisoner exchange between Russia and the US, the US reported the release of an American and two other prisoners in Belarus.

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Anadolu Ajansı

American among 3 released by Belarus: White House

Andrey Kuznechyk, journalist for Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty (RFE/RL) who had been imprisoned in Belarus for more than 3 years, among those released, says Radio Free Europe - Anadolu Ajansı

10 days ago·Ankara, Türkiye

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