After five years in Belarus jail, opposition figure Tikhanovsky says he's not broken
Published: 6/30/2025

After spending five years in a Belarusian prison, opposition figure Sergei Tikhanovsky is finally free and speaking out against the regime. Tikhanovsky, a former blogger, lost 132 pounds during his imprisonment but remains unbroken in spirit. Released along with 13 other political prisoners after US intervention, Tikhanovsky calls for the release of over 1,000 remaining political prisoners in Belarus while emphasizing the need for continued sanctions against the oppressive regime.