Belarus Releases Five Political Prisoners in Limited Amnesty

Lukashenko's move comes amid ongoing international pressure and severe health conditions among detainees.

Five political prisoners, including Rygor Kastusev, were freed by Belarusian authorities.
The release follows Lukashenko's announcement to free seriously ill detainees, primarily those with cancer.
Over 1,400 political prisoners remain in Belarus, with many in critical health conditions.
Exiled opposition leader Svetlana Tikhanovskaya called for the unconditional release of all political prisoners.
Human rights groups highlight continued repression and lack of medical care in Belarusian prisons.