Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko has pardoned 30 individuals convicted of 'protest-related crimes,' marking the third instance of such pardons in the past three months.
This move comes as Lukashenko, who recently celebrated his 70th birthday, continues to face international criticism for his authoritarian governance and the suppression of dissent following the controversial 2020 election. Human rights activists highlight that despite these pardons, approximately 1,400 people remain imprisoned for expressing opposition to Lukashenko's regime.
The pardons have been officially confirmed through decrees signed by Lukashenko, as reported by state news agency Belta and his press service.
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