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Polish activist Poczobut freed in Belarus swap

Photos show Polish journalist Andrzej Poczobut's transformation after 5 years as a Belarusian political prisoner.

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Tuesday, 28 April 2026 at 11:22 UTC
Polish activist Poczobut freed in Belarus swap
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New images have emerged showing Polish-Belarusian journalist Andrzej Poczobut before and after his five-year imprisonment in Belarus under the Lukashenko regime. Poczobut was released as part of a prisoner swap between Poland and Belarus at the border, where five prisoners were exchanged on each side. The photos starkly illustrate the physical toll of his detention, drawing renewed attention to the treatment of political prisoners in Belarus. His release included two other Polish citizens and two Moldovan nationals, while Poland handed over five Belarusian prisoners.
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16h ago@visegrad24

The swap involved three Polish citizens and two Moldovan nationals, expanding on earlier reports that only highlighted a single Polish activist.

16h ago@clashreport

New details: the swap was 5-for-5, with Poland returning five Belarusians linked to intelligence activities, and Belarus releasing three Poles (including Poczobut) plus two Moldovans.

16h ago@visegrad24

New photos have been released showing the physical transformation of Andrzej Poczobut after five years in Belarusian prison, highlighting the harsh conditions he endured.

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