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Viasna is in the news for helping Belarusian political prisoners, as authorities release some but keep cracking down on dissent.

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US Eases Belarus Sanctions Amid Prisoner Releases

The US has lifted sanctions on Belarus's potash sector after talks with President Lukashenko, which included prisoner releases and discussions on improving US-Belarus relations. Belarus, a close Russia ally, faces ongoing Western sanctions over human rights and its role in Ukraine. The talks aim to normalize ties.

Belarus Releases Key Opposition Leaders

Belarus has released 123 political prisoners, including opposition figures Maria Kalesnikava and Ales Bialiatski, following negotiations with the US over sanctions. The move signals a potential shift in Belarus' relations with the West amid ongoing political repression.