Lukashenko Pardons 30 Protesters Amid Ongoing Belarus Crackdown

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Lukashenko Pardons 30 Protesters Amid Ongoing Belarus Crackdown

Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko has granted pardons to 30 individuals convicted for participating in anti-government protests, his office announced on Friday. The pardoned group includes 14 women and 16 men, some of whom are elderly or suffering from serious illnesses. The announcement did not disclose their identities. Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya, the exiled leader of the Belarusian opposition, praised the move but…