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Belarusian opposition politician Maria Kalesnikava freed by authorities, report says

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Posted on December 13, 2025

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Dec 13 (Reuters) - Opposition politician Maria Kalesnikava has been freed from prison in Belarus after serving more than five years, independent news outlet Zerkalo cited her sister Tatsiana Khomich

Belarusian Opposition Leader Maria Kalesnikava Released

Dec ‌13 (Reuters) - Opposition ‍politician ‌Maria Kalesnikava has ⁠been ‌freed from prison ⁠in Belarus after ​serving more than ‌five years, ⁠independent news outlet Zerkalo ​cited her sister Tatsiana Khomich as ​saying ‍on ​Saturday.

Khomich said she had spoken to Kalesnikava by ⁠phone, the outlet reported.

(Reporting ​by Felix Light and Mark ‌Trevelyan; Editing by Jan Harvey)

Key Takeaways

  • Maria Kalesnikava, a Belarusian opposition politician, has been released.
  • She served more than five years in prison.
  • Her release was reported by independent news outlet Zerkalo.
  • Her sister, Tatsiana Khomich, confirmed the news.
  • The report was covered by journalists Felix Light and Mark Trevelyan.

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