Lukashenko Pardons 30 More Political Prisoners in Belarus

The Belarusian president's latest clemency move is viewed as an attempt to soften his image ahead of the 2025 elections.

This marks the third batch of pardons in three months, totaling 78 releases since July.
Human rights groups report that political repression continues, with new arrests matching the pace of releases.
Opposition leaders welcome the pardons but stress the need for ongoing international pressure.
Among those still imprisoned are prominent figures like Nobel laureate Ales Bialiatski and activist Maria Kalesnikava.
Analysts believe the pardons are aimed at improving Belarus' international standing before the next presidential election.