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Journalist Iryna Slaunikava was one of at least eight Belarusian journalists freed from prison on September 11, 2025.

Belarus frees at least 8 journalists unjustly detained for years

New York, September 11, 2025—The Committee to Protect Journalists welcomes the release of at least eight Belarusian journalists, who were among 52 political prisoners freed on Thursday as the United States announced it was lifting sanctions on Belarus’ national airline. “CPJ celebrates that at least eight Belarusian journalists can finally return to their families after being freed from prison. They…

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