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Journalist Freed After 5 Years in Belarus Prison
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Polish journalist Andrzej Poczobut, released after five years in Belarusian prison, returns to Poland, looking gaunt and older. His release, part of a ten-person prisoner swap, was negotiated by Polish, American, Belarusian, and Russian officials. Belarus also freed two other Polish nationals and two Moldovans. Poczobuts importance was highlighted by the warm welcome from Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk and the marking of his captivity days as free. This move by Belarus leader Alexander Lukashenko aims to ease Western sanctions following crackdowns on protests and backing Russias Ukraine invasion. Poczobut is now receiving medical care in Warsaw, while his family remains in Belarus.
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