Belarusian Authorities Release Polish-Belarusian Journalist Andrzej Poczobut In a significant development, Polish-Belarusian journalist Andrzej Poczobut, the 2025 Sakharov prize winner, has been released from a Belarusian prison after being sentenced to eight years in a penal colony in 2021. Poczobut's imprisonment was widely condemned by human rights groups and international organizations, who saw him as a symbol of the struggle for freedom and democracy in Belarus. His release comes after years of advocacy efforts, and it marks a rare moment of good news for the beleaguered journalist and his family. Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk has welcomed Poczobut's release, hailing him as a hero who has paid a heavy price for speaking truth to power.
Sakharov prize winner was sentenced to eight years in a penal colony in Belarus in 2021 Polish-Belarusian journalist Andrzej Poczobut, the 2025 Sakharov prize winner, has been freed from Belarusian prison.His release has been confirmed by Poland’s prime minister Donald Tusk, who posted a picture of him on social media saying: “Andrzej Poczobut is free! Welcome to your Polish home, my friend.”“Both have paid a heavy price for speaking truth to power, becoming symbols of the struggle for freedom and democracy.” Continue reading...
