U.S. Influence in Belarus' Prison Reforms

Belarusian President Lukashenko meets Reverend Franklin Graham in Minsk for 'Festival of Hope'.
Trump's return led to 250 prisoners released via U.S. deals.
Lukashenko thanked Trump for aiding relations.
Festival of Hope in Minsk: 9.5M people, 80% Orthodox, 2% Protestant.
Opposition leader Tsikhanouskaya hopes visit helps prisoner releases, 845 remain, 22 journalists.
2024 law requires re-registering religious groups or banning; U.S. Commission lists Belarus as having religious freedom issues.

Human Rights | Political | Religious

Belarus | Minsk

Alexander Lukashenko | Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya | Franklin Graham

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