109 Belarusian political prisoners released: Ukraine’s role in humanitarian operation

109 former Belarusian political prisoners were safely transferred to Poland and Lithuania.

The information was released by Ukraine’s Coordination Headquarters for the Treatment of Prisoners of War.

Thanks to coordinated cooperation between Ukraine and its international partners, representatives of the Belarusian opposition, journalists and civil society activists — who had faced years of political persecution — were released.

“In Warsaw, they were met by relatives, volunteers, journalists and diplomats,” the statement said.

According to the headquarters, some of those released will remain in Poland, while others will continue on to Lithuania.

The Coordination Headquarters expressed gratitude to the United States, European governments and all partners who took part in the humanitarian mission, thanking them for their support and solidarity in the defence of human rights.