US welcomes Belarus release of journalist, urges more


US State Department spokesman Ned Price has urged Belarus for the immediate and unconditional release of all political prisoners. – AFP pic, September 26, 2022.

THE United States yesterday welcomed the release in Belarus of a journalist for a US-backed outlet, but urged freedom for hundreds of other prisoners rounded up in a crackdown on dissent.

Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty had said days earlier that one of its reporters, Aleh Hruzdzilovich, was freed after nine months in prison.


Effective July 2018, access to full reports will only be available with a subscription. Sign-up now and enjoy one (1) week free access!

Subscribe Now!


Sign up or sign in here to comment.


Comments