Belarus continues its crackdown on political dissent despite releasing some prisoners. Rights advocate Pavel Sapelka reports that while 14 prisoners were pardoned, at least 60 more were arrested on politically motivated charges. The situation remains dire, with mass arrests ongoing since 2020, following a disputed election. The international community has condemned the actions, and the number of political prisoners stands at 1,174. Recent pardons by President Lukashenko seem aimed at improving relations with the West, but rights advocates believe the crackdown persists.