15 of those pardoned today were convicted on extremist charges
According to a Telegram channel close to Lukashenko Telegram channel
In Belarus, a pardon has been announced for 18 prisoners, 15 of whom were convicted under “extremist” articles. According to a Telegram channel close to Lukashenko, among the pardoned are 11 women, six of whom have children and require ongoing medical rehabilitation.
Among the pardoned are also two married couples, a woman in the final days of pregnancy, and a girl who was convicted of a crime at age 16.
It is also noted that politician Statkevich was released during a prisoner exchange.
At the end of December, a decree was signed granting clemency to 22 people. It was reported that 20 of them were convicted of crimes of a so-called extremist nature, which the authorities call politically motivated.
Context and possible consequences
Such decisions provoke discussion about the transparency of clemencies and their impact on the human rights situation in the country.
Belarus: Lukashenko pardoned 18 prisoners, most of them were convicted under “extremist” articles.
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