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world1 month ago•3 min saved

Poczobut Freed in US-Backed Belarus Prisoner Swap

Polish-Belarusian journalist Andrzej Poczobut, jailed since 2021 in a Belarusian penal colony, was released after five years as part of a US‑brokered prisoner exchange involving Belarus, Poland, Moldova and other countries; three Poles and two Moldovans were released in the deal. The release, confirmed by Polish PM Donald Tusk, follows broader Western efforts to engage Lukashenko and comes as Poczobut is noted as a 2025 Sakharov prize laureate. U.S. envoy John Coale signaled ongoing talks for further prisoner releases, while health concerns and reports of prolonged solitary confinement in Belarusian prisons have been raised in relation to his detention.

via The Guardian|

#andrzej-poczobut #belarus #prisoner-swap

human-rights2 years ago•2 min saved

EU Recognizes Mahsa Amini as Symbol of Freedom and Human Rights

The European parliament has posthumously awarded the Sakharov prize to Mahsa Amini, whose death in Iranian custody sparked widespread protests. Amini's mother referred to her daughter's name as a "secret code for freedom" and criticized Iran for confiscating their passports and preventing them from attending the ceremony. Amini's death led to global demonstrations against the repression of women in Iran and calls for an end to the religious government's strict dress code. Iranian security forces have cracked down on protests, resulting in hundreds of deaths and executions. The refusal to allow Amini's family to attend the ceremony has drawn outrage from EU lawmakers. Two activists living in exile accepted the award on behalf of the broader movement, emphasizing the need for international support in challenging the Iranian regime's treatment of protesters.

via The Guardian|

#human-rights #iran #mahsa-amini

human-rights2 years ago•1 min saved

Iran Blocks Mahsa Amini's Family from Collecting EU Human Rights Prize

The family of Mahsa Amini, an Iranian Kurdish woman who died in custody, has been banned from traveling to France to accept the Sakharov human rights prize awarded posthumously to Amini. Despite having valid visas, Amini's parents and brother were prohibited from boarding their flight, and their passports were confiscated by Iranian authorities. Amini's death sparked mass protests in Iran and a global movement calling for an end to the mandatory headscarf for women and the current government in Tehran. The Sakharov Prize, accompanied by a 50,000-euro endowment, was scheduled to be presented on December 13.

via FRANCE 24 English|

#human-rights #iran #mahsa-amini

human-rights2 years ago•2 min saved

Mahsa Amini: A Kurdish-Iranian Woman Honored with EU's Sakharov Human Rights Prize

The European Union has awarded the prestigious Sakharov Prize for Freedom of Thought to Mahsa Amini and the Iranian "Woman, Life, Freedom" movement that her death sparked. Amini, a 22-year-old Iranian-Kurdish woman, died in custody after allegedly violating Iran's strict hijab rule for women. Her death led to widespread protests and a global movement calling for an end to the mandatory headscarf and other discriminatory laws in Iran. The award sends a strong message of solidarity and recognition for those fighting for equality, dignity, and freedom in Iran.

via BBC.com|

#european-union #human-rights #iran