Фото: EU
The European Union Delegation in Belarus said it had received with great relief the news of the release of political prisoner Mikalai Statkevich. European diplomats wished him a recovery. The delegation also took note of the release of political prisoner Natallia Levaya.
“It is with great relief that the Delegation of the European Union to Belarus learned of political prisoner Mikalai Statkevich’s release from imprisonment. We understand that Mr Statkevich recently faced a life-threatening health condition while in custody, and we wish him a full and speedy recovery. We also take note of the release of political prisoner Natallia Levaya who is due to give birth in March. We call for the immediate and unconditional release of all political prisoners,” the delegation said in a statement released today.
It should be recalled that the release of political prisoner Mikalai Statkevich became known yesterday. Earlier, on January 21, he suffered a stroke. The politician is now at home, and his speech has been impaired as a result of the stroke. Natallia Levaya was also released yesterday.