Freedom for Nobel Laureate: Ales Bialiatski Released

The Norwegian Nobel Committee announced with deep relief the release of Nobel Peace Prize laureate Ales Bialiatski from Belarusian prison. They urged Belarus to free all political prisoners and ensure that Bialiatski and fellow human rights defenders can operate without fear of persecution.

The Norwegian Nobel Committee expressed 'profound relief and heartfelt joy' at the release of Nobel Peace Prize laureate Ales Bialiatski, who had been imprisoned in Belarus. This announcement was made in a statement issued on Saturday.

The committee emphasized that Bialiatski's freedom is a deeply welcome and long-awaited moment. Alongside his release, the committee called on Belarusian authorities to free all political prisoners.

Furthermore, they stressed the importance of ensuring that Bialiatski and other human rights defenders can live and work freely without the fear of renewed persecution. The plea highlights ongoing concerns about political freedoms in Belarus.

(With inputs from agencies.)