05/07/2024 (Agence Europe) – On the evening of Thursday 4 July, the European Union took note of the release of a number of political prisoners in Belarus. At least ten political prisoners have been released in recent days, according to rights activists. “We are relieved to learn that they have finally been reunited with their families and loved ones”, emphasised the spokesman for the European External Action Service, pointing out that there are still more than 1,400 political prisoners in Belarus, some of whom need urgent medical assistance and whose lives are in danger. The spokesman called for the immediate and unconditional release of all political prisoners. (CG)