Ihar Karnei
Ihar Karnei is a former journalist with Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty, who was recently released from prison in Belarus along with other political prisoners, following negotiations facilitated by the United States. His detention was part of the broader crackdown on dissent under the Lukashenko regime, which has faced widespread criticism for human rights abuses and suppression of free speech.
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Ihar Karnei was released after five years in prison, highlighting the impact of international pressure.
Weissrussland lässt Journalisten wie Mörder verfolgen
Switzerland· 2025-09-15
Ihar Karnei is one of the former RFE journalists released from prison.
Belarus opposition leader's husband Sergei Tikhanovsky freed from prison
United Kingdom· 2025-06-21
Ihar Karnei is a longtime Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty correspondent who was recently released from prison.
Belarus frees key opposition figure Sergey Tikhanovsky following rare visit from top US envoy
United States· 2025-06-21
Ihar Karnei is a former journalist who was among those released from detention in Belarus.
Opositor bielorrusso, marido de Tikhanouskaia, libertado após mediação dos EUA | Bielorrússia
Portugal· 2025-06-21
