Freed in Trump deal: Prisoners in exile tell of brutality behind bars in Belarus

Political prisoners in Belarus reveal brutal conditions behind bars, including solitary confinement and psychological torment. Freed in September as part of a deal between Lukashenko and Trump, they share stories of abuse and trauma during their imprisonment for political activism. These prisoners, including Larysa Shchyrakova and Mikalai Dziadok, experienced harsh treatment, isolation, and threats, shedding light on the human rights abuses in Belarus.